This Google Dos is the reflection sheet I created to go with the videos for the Google Doc lesson. The Google Doc is a small group activity that fits into a PBL unit on Ceramics Art History.
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This article explored Robert Lugo's ceramics works that provide a glimpse into his imagery that highlights people marginalized by society. His work expresses the opposites of porcelain and African American portraits and symbolism that expresses inequality, society, race, poverty, and culture.
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Wabi-SabiThis video from the school of Life details the history of Wabi-Sabi and the cultural traditions that connect Japanese culture and pottery to spiritual thought and existence.
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Kang-hyo Lee: Onggi MasterThis documentary visits famous ceramic artist Kang-hyo Lee is his studio in South Korea and includes footage of him working on his pottery and includes personal narratives from the artist about his life, his work, his family, and his pursuit of a fulfilling life. It is truly extraordinary and surprising.
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Joel Queen: Cherokee Potter & SculptorThis video is a documentary about Joel Queen, who digs his own clay and creates ceramics work with inspiration from his life and culture. The video shows him and his family digging clay and working with materials for form his personal pottery as a way of life. The video discusses the Cherokee history and heritage and how he stamps pots. He makes paddles for his local schools for their pottery program. The Trail of Tears is discussed and how it impacted Cherokee culture and life. His pottery expresses many of these ideas and images. He shares his views about how Cherokees have been marginalized by society in America.
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George RodriquezThis video shares the ceramics work of Seattle artist George Rodriquez, who works with large scale sculptural forms based on his personal and cultural experiences. His forms are whimsical, expressive, and large.
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BBC Porcelain DocumentaryThis hour long video explores the history of porcelain ceramics from China and reveals the shocking market trade and dangerous journeys of porcelain. The video explores the aesthetics of porcelain and the people that created, transported, traded, and became wealthy from the porcelain trade.
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