Weaving together Old Javanese poetry, sculpture, stunning landscapes, music, and performances by traditional artists, this film, shot on location in Java and Bali, introduces viewers to the myths and symbols that have permeated Indonesian culture for more than a thousand years. (28 mins., closed captioned)

Objects from the exhibition Archaeological Finds of the People's Republic of China illustrate developments in Chinese art and cultural history from the Neolithic period through the Yüan dynasty (5000 BCE to 1368 CE). Traditional music and poetry enhance the discussion, which also explores Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. A color map of China illustrates major archaeological sites and the sequence of dynasties. 48 slides, 2 audiocassettes (c. 15 mins. each side), text, and poster

The dual way of the Daimyo culture of feudal Japan combined the arts of war and the arts of the pen. This film examines the paradox of the warrior/aesthete through a survey of Daimyo arts: namely, architecture, landscape gardening, poetry, calligraphy, painting, the tea ceremony, No theater, and Kendo, or swordsmanship. Daimyo's unique blend of martial and aesthetic excellence was central to the shaping of Japanese culture, and its effects are present even today. (28 mins., closed captioned)

This teaching packet explores new perspectives on early Chinese culture and art that have resulted from dramatic new archaeological discoveries. The works, from the exhibition The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology: Celebrated Discoveries from the People's Republic of China, provide an opportunity to study the achievements of Chinese civilization from the Neolithic into the Five Dynasties period (5000 BCE to 960 CE). 20 slides, 48-page illustrated booklet

Showcasing masterpieces from the National Palace Museum, Taipei, the program contains full-color images, details, descriptive texts, biographies, translations, a pronunciation guide, maps, glossary, and a chronology.