In this section, we look at traditional and contemporary Ainu cultural production and artifacts. There is a long and rich history of the creation of both intangible and tangible works of art and artifacts for everyday use and for ceremonial and aesthetic purposes. Today, artists, musicians, performers and craftspeople are creating new aesthetic and functional objects and works that meld traditional practices and patterns with their own contemporary interpretations and expressions in a vibrant art and performance scene.
学習目標
- Become familiar with the sounds and instruments of traditional and contemporary Ainu musical expression
- Become familiar with representative artifacts and handicrafts used for everyday, ceremonial and aesthetic purposes
- Gain an understanding of the nature of Ainu oral literature
- Become aware of the impact of the Ainu on contemporary Japanese pop culture
- Become familiar with vocabulary, kanji and grammar patterns relevant to the readings
References
The Foundation for Ainu Culture website. https://www.ff-ainu.or.jp/web/learn/culture/together/index.html (Japanese) https://www.ff-ainu.or.jp/web/english/together.html (English).
