LESSON: SUTRAS
One Thousand Tibetan Hats
In Tibet the scriptural texts are known as sutras, and for centuries were in the form of long, rectangular pages compiled under cover boards. They are wrapped in silk and tied. They are being reprinted in book form in the western sense of the word.
In this lesson, students will create together in sutra form a collection of drawings of the different styles of hats worn by Tibetans.
Introduction:
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| Activity | Students individually research and gather examples of hats they find and draw them in sketchbooks |
| Activity | Students refine their drawings, and simplify the line |
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Students draw in ink four hats to a sutra format page |
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Together the students decide on the design of the cover boards. |