Message from lgates

[Anonymous]

After seeing some uncountable number of Samurai movies and never really understanding them, this lecture helped to put the Samurai culture into perspective for me. Maybe I can now view them with more appreciation. It was fasinating to learn about the aesthetics of the Samurai, their dress and grooming and preparations for a good appearance even after death. Also the idea that the Samurai took time to write poetry, will be I am sure a revelation for my students that think poetry is for the un-cool only. I know my students have an interest in Samurai. I think I can incorporate some of this history, culture and aesthetics into both lanuage arts and visual arts. [Edit by="lgates on Aug 3, 11:17:12 PM"][/Edit]