Resource Type:
Presentation Slides (e.g PowerPoint)
Intended Audience:
9-12
K-12
World Regions:
Asia
Subject/Content Area:
Social Studies
English
Art History
Human Geography
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Chinese culture, politics, and economics underwent enormous changes during several pivotal eras from the 1940s through present-day. This powerpoint, ideal for teaching grades 9-12, provides historical context for these distinct eras, and uses the art produced during them as a lens through which to view the dramatic historical shifts the nation experienced. Primary source document analysis worksheets with accompanying class activities provided in the powerpoint.
Ideally, powerpoint will be accompanied by a viewing of the films Inner Visions: Avant-Garde Art in China and Art in Smog by Lydia Chen.