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Kolam: A Mathematical Treasure of South India
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Thirumurthy, Vidya; Simic-Muller, Ksenija – Childhood Education, 2012
In the art form of "kolam," dots called "pulli" are arranged in rhombic, square, triangular, or free shapes, and a single, uninterrupted linear or curvilinear line, called the "kambi," intertwines the dots (Yanagisawa & Nagata, 2007). While there are no written or verbally stated rules, Yanagisawa and Nagata have…
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Foreign Countries, Cultural Activities, Learning Activities
Diwali: The Festival of Lights
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Walkup, Nancy; Moreno, Carla – SchoolArts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2006
In this article, the authors relate how they decided to offer their fifth graders a one-day celebration in honor of Diwali, one of the most popular Hindu festivals in India, enjoyed by people of every religion. They combined learning about the tradition with Indian music and film, art-making, special foods, and dance performances. Their students…
Descriptors: Art Education, Teaching Methods, Art Activities, Holidays
IFLA General Conference, 1984. Special Libraries Division. Section on Art Libraries; Section on Music Libraries. Papers.
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
The five papers in this collection on art and music environments in developing countries were presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference. (1) In "Developing an Art for Life's Sake," Gavin Jantjes, a black South African artist currently living and working in the United Kingdom, offers personal viewpoints on issues relating to the art…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cultural Activities, Cultural Influences, Dance