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Lesson: Gyotaku 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade (Visual Arts and Science)
Gyotaku: The Ancient Japanese Art of Printing Fish- K. Erica Dodge
In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyotaku: elaborate rubbings of freshly caught fish. K. Erica Dodge recounts the story of this competitive fishing culture, plus some tips on how to make your very own etchings.
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