Junko Azukawa<br/> <em>Bamboo grove and the dragonfly</em> 2016 <!-- (full view) --><br /> ink on paper<br /> 36.5 x 68.8 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased with funds donated by the Hon. Michael Watt and Cecilie Hall, 2016<br /> 2016.409<br /> © Junko Azukawa <!--121479-->

Japanese Language Challenge with Junko Azukawa – Primary

Tue 22 Nov 22, 10am–12pm

Junko Azukawa<br/> <em>Bamboo grove and the dragonfly</em> 2016 <!-- (full view) --><br /> ink on paper<br /> 36.5 x 68.8 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased with funds donated by the Hon. Michael Watt and Cecilie Hall, 2016<br /> 2016.409<br /> © Junko Azukawa <!--121479-->
Past program

NGV International

Ground Level

Levels 3-6

Let’s get creative and learn about Japanese culture through art. Be inspired by the NGV’s collection of Japanese art and join artist Junko Azukawa in the NGV Learn studio for a sumi-e (ink wash painting) workshop.

This enriching session includes educator-led language activities and an introduction to the NGV collection of Japanese art, followed by a workshop with Junko Azukawa. The program will be delivered primarily in English and is suitable for Japanese learners of all levels.

Cost: Free
Duration: 2 hours

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and discuss how ideas are expressed in Japanese artworks in the NGV Collection and make connections with their understanding of Japanese language, history and culture
  • Practice simple Japanese phrases and vocabulary in context to respond to artworks
  • Create a sumi-e (ink wash painting) guided by artist Junko Azukawa

This program is part of Creative Catalyst, a program for high ability students attending Victorian Government schools.

The National Gallery of Victoria is a proud partner of the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series, an initiative of the Department of Education and Training (DET) that provides opportunities for high-ability Victorian government school students.

 

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