NEH Institute 2008

literatures, religions, and arts of the himalayan region

Patricia M. Tuttle
ptuttle@dadeschools.net
Devon Aire K-8 Center
Himalayan Art Inspires Elementary Artists

Lesson 1: Himalayan Architecture

In this lesson students will study architecture from around the world from different times and cultures,and compare it with their own houses and community buildings.

Students will create a drawing that will result in an architectural rendering of a personal or community use building. This lesson could also result in a 3-D model building project.

Lesson Objectives:

Knowledge students will gain:

Architecture varies throughout the world.
Buildings are designed around function and geographic conditions.
Buildings are designed for personal and community use.
Some civilizations use moveable structures.
Architects design buildings as a career.
Basic geometric shapes are employed in the design of buildings.
Buildings originated because of the need for shelter and comfort.

More information about Himalayan architecture.

Beautiful Photo Gallery of Asian and Middle Eastern Architecture

Tibetan architecture. (click on features tab)

Himalayan Temples and Monasteries photos

Photos, information and vocabulary about World Wide Architecture

Vernacular Tibetan Architecture Information

Photos of Tibet ........Architecture and More

Architecture Lesson Plans

More Lesson Plans............

This site was created by Patricia M. Tuttle at the NEH Summer Institute "Literatures, Religions, and Arts of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2008.