Winter 2009
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Hamilton’s International Arts programs studied Arab and Islamic influenced art forms during winter quarter. Ceramic tile work and calligraphy were taught in the visual art class, and music and dance in the international performance class.
In the Performance Class, Maha Gebara discussed the diversity of Arab culture and the symbolism and technique of Dabke Dance. Beth Mamoud-Howell taught in the visual art class, leading a block printmaking project that involved carving and printing and creating large patterns with multiple prints. The work was displayed in the school hallways and during a school-wide assembly.
The residency week culminated in a school-wide assembly with students and guests from the community presenting Dabke Dance; the staging of an Arabic Tale featuring a famous fool/wiseman called Jeha; music from Arabic instruments, the Oud and Nay; Arab Americn Poetry; an Arab Fashion show; and display of the mosaic art pieces made in the art class.
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Arab Visual Arts Lesson Plan (.pdf)
Arab Performing Arts Lesson Plan (.pdf)
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