The Walch Multicultural Art Series focuses on the native artistic traditions of major regions/cultures throughout the world.  The Art of Asia: India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan covers those countries, including Myanmar, Tibet, Thailand, the major dynasties of China, and each of Japan's historical periods. 

The program includes:

1. A teacher book with background information, learning activities, and reproducible student pages covering the history, geography, and cultural legacy of the region.
2. A DVD exploring the artistic traditions of Asia.
3. A set of 10 posters capturing classic artistic images of the region.

Included in the book are complete directions for individual and cooperative group projects, including art-making activities and research projects. Used with the DVD, these activities encourage your students to investigate the ideas, values, and art forms that arose from varied cultures throughout Asia.