The Heian Empire 7 29 Trace the Emergence

The Heian Empire 7. 29 – Trace the Emergence of the Japanese nation during the Nara and the Heian Periods. I. Japanese Nobles Create Great Art • The nobles who followed Japan’s emperor to______ (now called Kyoto) wanted to win his favor by living close to him. In Heian, these nobles created an ________. Why was it important for nobles to have the favor of the emperor? • Nobles and Common People had _______ to do with each other. • Nobles _________ left the city. • They loved_________________. • Because of this love, the court at Heian became a great center of _________________________________. II. Japanese Fashion • The Heian nobles had magnificent wardrobes with ____ robes and _____ jewelry. • They loved __________ outfits. • Women wore long gowns made of _________ of colored silk cleverly cut and folded to show off many layers at once. Why was fashion so important? Do you think fashion is still a bid deal in modern Japanese society? III. Japanese Literature • Japanese nobles took great care with how they spoke and wrote. • ______ was very popular among nobles. • Many ________ wrote diaries and journals about their lives at court. • In their diaries, the women did everything they could to make their writing _____. • Men wrote in ______. Women wrote in __________. Why do you think there was there this difference? • • Both men and women wrote poetry, but women wrote more ______. Most poems were Wakas and following a specific structure. They were usually about ______________. For example, here is a poem written by a famous Heian-period woman, Ono no Komachi: The flowers withered, (5) Their color faded away, (7) While meaninglessly (5) I spent my days in the world (7) And the long rains were falling. (7) IV. Visual Art • The most popular art forms of the period were… – _________________ – _________ NARA PERIOD HEIAN PERIOD

Bell Work NARA PERIOD 1. Draw the chart below in your composition books. 2. Write bullet points about what we learned about the Nara Period. HEIAN PERIOD

Japan Lesson I can trace the emergence of the Japanese nation during the Heian period. SPI 7. 29 Trace the emergence of the Japanese nation during the Nara, 710 -794, and the Heian periods, 794 -1180.

NARA PERIOD REVIEW 1. What bullet points did you list about the Nara Period? 2. NEXT…As we learn about the Heian Period, take notes in the chart you drew.

When was the Heian period?

The Heian = The Golden Age of Arts

Japanese Nobles Create Great Art • The nobles who followed Japan’s emperor to Heian (now called Kyoto) wanted to win his favor by living close to him. In Heian, these nobles created an imperial court. A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler Why was it important for nobles to have the favor of the emperor?

Japanese Nobles Create Great Art • Nobles and Common People had little to do with each other. • Nobles seldom left the city. • They loved beauty and elegance. • Hmm…sounds familiar. • Because of this love, the court at Heian became a great center of culture and learning. • Sounds very familiar.

Japanese Fashion • The Heian nobles had magnificent wardrobes with silk robes and gold jewelry. • They loved elaborate outfits. • Women wore long gowns made of 12 layers of colored silk cleverly cut and folded to show off many layers at once. Why was fashion so important? Do you think fashion is still a big deal in modern Japanese society?

Japanese Literature • Japanese nobles took great care with how they spoke and wrote. • Writing was very popular among nobles. • Many women wrote diaries and journals about their lives at court. • In their diaries, the women did everything they could to make their writing beautiful. • Men wrote in Chinese. Women wrote in Japanese. – Why do you think there was there this difference?

Literature • Both men and women wrote poetry, but women wrote more prose. • Most poems were Wakas and following a specific structure. • They were usually about love or nature. • For example, here is a poem written by a famous Heian-period woman, Ono no Komachi: The flowers withered, (5) Their color faded away, (7) While meaninglessly (5) I spent my days in the world (7) And the long rains were falling. (7)

Visual Art • The most popular art forms of the period were… – Paintings – Calligraphy – Architecture

NARA PERIOD HEIAN PERIOD Let’s review what you wrote about the Heian Period in Japan!

Silent Debate • You and your partner will complete a silent debate. • One of you will be assigned the Nara Period and the other will be the Heian Period. You and your partner will silently debate which is the greatest and why.

Debate Task 1 • I will provide you the large paper to complete the silent debate • Draw the bell work t-chart on the poster • Each partner will write a strong opening statement that explains why their assigned time Japanese period is the best.

Debate Task 2 • Step 2: Switch seats and respond to the your partner’s statement. • You will have 5 minutes to debate back and forth. • Then, we will write our final statements to each other when the timer ends. 5 minutes End

Silence is Broken • You will return to your paper/debate. • You will now read and discuss the comments with your partner. Go!

POW TIDE • Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the Nara Period and the Heian Period. • Use the notes on your posters for your evidence.