Monday, April 26, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Read "Skinny Dipping in the Mississippi" by Joh Sekiguchi
Read the short story Skinny Dipping in the Mississippi and revise the piece. Your revised version is due in class on Monday, May 3.
The Art of Gaman
Gaman (ga—mon): To bear the unbearable with dignity and patience.
Why is it important to preserve the art of Gaman? Why were the Japanese ashamed about the artwork they created during their internment?
Browse the artwork of Gaman (once you are on the page, click on the link slide show and comments beside the cow) and describe in detail one of the pieces of artwork you find interesting. What is the piece made out of? Who made it? Why does this particular piece of artwork speak to you? Your response is due on Wednesday, April 28.
Click on the title of this post The Art of Gaman and scroll down the page. Under the heading Recent news about the exhibitions BBC, The Strand, April 7, 2010, features “The Art of Gaman” with Delphine Hirasuna, listen to the BBC's The Strand from 12:40 – 18:50 minutes.Answer the following questions:
Why is it important to preserve the art of Gaman? Why were the Japanese ashamed about the artwork they created during their internment?
Browse the artwork of Gaman (once you are on the page, click on the link slide show and comments beside the cow) and describe in detail one of the pieces of artwork you find interesting. What is the piece made out of? Who made it? Why does this particular piece of artwork speak to you? Your response is due on Wednesday, April 28.
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