Jangseung spirit poles and wood carvings

Investigations and activities (Arts Focus)

1.  Look at the image of the Jangseung spirit poles and wood carvings and read the six pieces of rollover text. Create your own carved pieces in art class.
2. Read ‘An interview with Sin Cha Hong’, the Korean dancer and choreographer on the Asia Society website.

a) In what way is her dance art form connected with Jangseung? Why does she think it is important to make connections between traditional and modern forms of art and dance?

b) In a class discussion, talk about how important you think it is for ancient art forms to be preserved in Korean society. In any society?