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Topic: Arts of East Asia

Learning Competencies & Code:
1. Analyze elements and principles of art in the production of arts
and crafts inspired by the cultures of East Asia- A8EL-IIb-1
2. Appreciate the artifacts and art objects in terms of their utilization
and their distinct use of art elements and principles- A8EL-IIb-2
Concept:
The region of East Asia encompasses China, Mongolia, Japan,Taiwan and Korea. These countries
have been noted for their numerous similarities and commonalities in their art production, artistic
traditions and principles of arts as influenced by their history, beliefs, religion, location, culture and
dynasty.
Face and mask painting
CHINA JAPAN KOREA

Jingju lianpu is a traditional
special way of make-up in
Chinese operas in pursuit of the
expected effect of performance.
Lianpu is called the false mask
Meaning of colors in face painting
Guan Ju - Red indicates
devotion, courage, bravery,
uprightness and loyalty.
Huang Pang - Yellow signifies
fierceness, ambition and cool-
headedness
Zhu Wen - A green face tells the
audience that the character is not
only impulsive and violent, he also
lacks self-restraint.
Zhang Fei - Black symbolizes
roughness and fierceness.
Lian Po - Purple stands for
uprightness and cool-headedness.
Ukiyo-e which means “Picture
of the floating world”. It is the
most popular style of Japanese
art that shows scenes of
harmony and carefree everyday
living.
Meaning of colors in face
painting
-dark red = passion or anger
- dark blue = depression or
sadness
-pink = youth
-light green = calm
-black = fear
- purple = nobility
Tal or t’al is a Korean mask
originated with religious
meaning sometimes used in
theater back in prehistoric age
and also during funeral
services to help vanish evil
spirits
Roles of color in Korean mask
1. Black, Red and White –
Bright and vibrant colors that
help establish the age and race
of the figure
2. Half Red and Half White
mask - symbolize the idea that
the wearer has two fathers, Mr.
Red and Mr. White
3. Dark-faced mask - indicates
that the character was born of an
adulterous mother

Performers of China and Japan uses their face in painting while Korea use mask.
Peking Opera is the theatrical form of China while Kabuki in Japan.
 Elements of
Activity 1: What’s in me? Arts
1. Line
Examine the artworks of each country and interpret the elements of arts being used.
2. Shape and
Form
3. Value
4. Color
5.Texture
6. Space
Principles of
Arts
1. Rhythm,
Movement
2. Balance
3. Emphasis
4. Harmony,
Unity, Variety
5. Proportion
CHINA JAPAN KOREA
Line Shape and Form Value
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Texture Space Color
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Performance Work 1: Draw me out!

You will be given a sheet of paper with a blank mask to paint or to enhance based on your desired
design with an influence of how China, Japan and Korea make their face paint/mask. Describe your
output through analyzing the principles of art being applied.

Rubrics:

Reference:

http://www.absolutechinatours.com/china-travel/
Jingju-Lianpu.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukiyo-e
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_mask

Prepared by:
Cherry Ann P. Orbita
MAPEH-8 Teacher