Message from ptalreja

[Anonymous]

I really enjoyed today's lecture. He did a great job of sharing with us the connection of art, ceremony, and history.

Like Sharon and a few others I really would love to find a way to have students create their own Tokonoma. It could be a great way to start the year and have students share who they are with the class. I wonder if it might be interesting in addition to a Tokonoma that reflects themselves, one could have students make a Tokonoma that they would have at the entrance of their home for when their parents come over, their best friend, and their hero (this can be some in history or some they know personally). The latter part of the assignment can be something they turn in and don't have to necc. present to the class, but I think it could help me understand the students better. They can attach a paper explaining each of these items.

The idea of having them sketch their Tokonoma is a good idea but adding to the assignment. It would be cool to allow them to use magazine clippings, computer generated clips, and photos if they want to.

I am curious what ideas you all have for making this successful in the classroom.