Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Activity Sheet 8
in
MAPEH (Arts)
Quarter 2 - Week 6:
Creates crafts that can be locally assembled with
local materials, guided by local traditional
techniques (e.g., Gong-bi, Ikat, etc.)
(A8PR-IIc-e-1)
 PAPER ARTS OF CHINA, JAPAN AND KOREA

LET US KNOW

Situation: You and your little sister are

stranded in an island and the only things you
have kept in your bag are a brown envelope
with two sheets of typewriting and a roll of
sewing thread.
Challenge: While waiting for somebody to help
you, what can you do with those materials in
order to cheer up your little sister?
Answer:_______________________________________
_______________

Note: Image copied from Music and Arts aof Asia 8, Learner’s Module

What are the things can we do with papers? Who invented

paper? What are the paper arts of china. Japan and Korea? Paper plays an
important function in the development of arts all over the world, specifically
in East Asian countries.

LET US REVIEW

If your teacher will give you five (5) pieces of bond papers, what
examples of craft can you make out of those papers? Draw your answer on
the following boxes.
1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

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LET US STUDY

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 Paper was first invented in China by Cai Lun of the Eastern Han
Dynasty. With it’s invention, it is indeed a great contribution of ancient
China in the development of arts. Paper was brought to Japan by Buddhist
monks in the sixth century. Handmade paper was a luxury item only
available to a few, and paper folding in ancient Japan was strictly for
ceremonial purposes, often religious in nature.

Paper Arts of China

1. Paper cut 2. Paper folding 3. Paper kites

Note: Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module page: 263

Jianzhi is the first type of paper cutting design, since

paper was invented by the Chinese. The cut
outs are used to decorate doors, walls and
windows. They are sometimes called as "chuāng
huā", it means Window Flower.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Paper-cut.jpg

Characteristics of Chinese paper cuttings are:

 Symmetrical in design when unfolded.
 Its themes and motifs were adapted to the 12 animals of the Chinese
Zodiac.
 Usually choose the red colors.
 The earliest use of paper was made as a pattern for lacquers,
decoration on windows, doors, and walls.
 Chinese Buddhists believe that hanging “Window Flowers” or
decorative paper cuttings, like pagodas and other symbols of Good
Luck, attract good luck and drive away evil spirits.

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  The process of paper cutting is aided by a pair of scissor or knife and
other sharp flat cutter.

The earliest document showing paper

folding in China is a picture of a small
paper boat in an edition of Tractatus de
Sphaera Mundi from 1490 by Johannes
de Sacrobosco.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chinesischer_Goldbarren.JPG

A sycee is a type of silver or

gold ingot currency used by
Chinese until the 20th century. It
was derived from the Cantonese
words meaning "fine silk.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chinesischer_Goldbarren.JPG

A gold paper folded to look

like a Sycee. Today, imitation
of gold sycees are used as a
symbol of prosperity by
Chinese and are frequently
displayed during the Chinese
New Year.

Note: Image copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module, page 264
The art of paper folding is referred to as Zhezhi which is originated in
the medieval China. Traditionally, it is concentrated mainly on objects like
boats and hats.

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 KITE MAKING

A kite is an assembled
aircraft that was traditionally
made of silk or paper with a
bowline and a resilient bamboo.
Kites are flown for recreational
purposes and also to display
one’s artistic skills. Chinese Kites
originated in WeiFang, Sandong,
China which is the capital city of
kites making during the Song
Dynasty (960-1279), and by the
Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
Since 1984 the city is hosting the
largest international kite festival
on earth.
http://chinakites.org/htm/fzls-gb.htm

Chinese kites may be differentiated into four main categories:

1. Centipede
2. Hard-Winged Kites
3. Soft-Winged Kites
4. Flat Kites

The best known Japanese origami is

the paper crane. According to an ancient
Japanese legend, anyone who folds a
thousand origami cranes will be granted a
wish by a crane. Some stories say you are
granted eternal good luck, instead of just one
wish, such as long life or recovery from
illness or injury and can be given as a gift to
anybody. They believe that the crane is a
mystical or holy creature and is said to live
for a thousand years.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_crane

Note: Image copied from

Music and Arts of Asia 8,
Learner’s Module, page 264

Origami

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 The Japanese art of paper folding is referred to as Origami which
came from “ori” means "folding", and “kami” means "paper". The art of
paper folding, started in the 17th century AD and was popularized
internationally in the mid-1900s. It eventually evolved into a modern art
form. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished
sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques without cutting as much
as possible. Origami butterflies were used during the celebration of Shinto
weddings to represent the bride and groom, so paper folding had already
become a significant aspect of Japanese ceremonies by the Heian period
(794–1185) in Japanese history. Flowers, animals, birds, fish, geometric
shapes and dolls are the common models used in Japanese Origami.
http://daintymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/paper_cranes.jpg

Korean paper is being referred to as hanji. It is made from the inner

bark of Broussonetia papyrifera known colloquially as mulberry tree. There
are two divisions of hanji art:

 Two-dimensional hanji art – uses paper of various colors to create

an image in a similar format as a painting. The paper is folded and
crumpled to make the image stick up from the paper it is adhered
to. People make various shapes with Hanji and frame it to exhibit
on their wall.

 Three-dimensional hanji art – is similar to paper mache, which

can make sculptural objects that may stand unsupported.
Traditional hanji craft forms include jiho, jido, and jiseung.
 Jiho – is a method that uses hanji scraps soaked in water
and then added to glue, making a clay-like paste that can be
molded into lidded bowls.
 Jido – is the craft of pasting many layers of hanji onto a pre-
made frame, which can be made into sewing baskets and
trunks.
 Jiseung – is a method of cording and weaving strips of hanji
to make a wide array of household goods, including trays,
baskets and mats.

Other than these, Hanji was made into various flowers to decorate
Buddhist temples.

SAMPLE IMAGES OF KOREAN HANJI ART

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https://www.google.com/search?
q=korean+hanji+art&tbm=isch&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi39JyshavrAhUJKqYKHawCB10QrNwCKAF6BQgBENcB&biw=13
49&bih=608

LET US PRACTICE

The art of paper cutting: Following the direction below, make a Chinese
cut art that will serve as wall decoration.

Step 1: Prepare your materials.

Red colored recycled papers
1 folder
Cutter or pair of scissors
1 or 2 colored paper
Step 2: Fold the paper.
Step 3. Draw cutting lines.
Step 4. Cut the Paper.
Step 5. Extend the pattern.
Step 6. Paste it on the other piece of paper.
Step 7. Be creative in making the paper cut art.

Sample:

Name: Section: Date:

Let Us Practice
(Chinese Paper Cutting)

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Note: Create your own design.

LET US REMEMBER

Paper was first invented in China by Cai Lun during the Eastern
Han Dynasty era. In the 6th century, it was carried by the Buddhist monks
to Japan. Paper arts in China includes paper cut art, paper folding or they
call it as Zhezhi and Kite making. Famous paper art in Japan is called
origami which is the art of paper folding. While in Korea, they call their
paper as Hanji. Example of Korean Hanji art is paper mache.

LET US APPRECIATE

Look at the figure on the right side. Try to create at least three figures
using colored paper and your imagination. Paste your outputs in a box.

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 Things needed:
Box – covered with a transparent plastic.
Colored paper, paste or glue
Plastic cover
Name tag on the side of a box. (In a ¼ short bondpaper mounted
in yellow colored paper)

Sample tag:

Name:

Section:

Date:

Title: Let Us Appreciate

(Sycee)

LET US PRACTICE MORE

Create a paper crane using other objects as your subject butterflies,

flowers and leaves, etc. Hang at least 10 objects in your paper crane. Affix
a name tag upon submission.

Materials needed: any recycled papers just like magazines,

newspapers, and colored papers.

Sample paper crane. Sample name tag:

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 Name:

Section:

Date:

Title: Let Us Practice

(Paper crane)

EVALUATION

Match and Fill: Choose the letters of the correct answer in column B based
on the given description in column A. Write your answers on your paper.

A B
_____1. A tern referred to as Korean paper. A. Origami
_____2. Meaning of “chuang hua” B. Sycee
_____3. The first type of paper cutting C. Cai Lun
design in Chinese. D. Zhezhi
_____4. Paper art originated in Weifang, E. Chinese Kites
Sandong, China. F. Paper boat
_____5. The best known Japanese G. Centipede
Origami H. Jianzhi

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_____6. Japanese term for paper folding. I. Hanji
_____7. He invented paper. J. Papper crane
_____8. A type of silver or gold ingot K. Window flower
Currency used in China.
_____9. Chinese term for paper folding.
____10. Earliest document showing paper
folding in China.

Rubric for Scoring

Category Excellent Good Fair Poor
(10 points) (8 poinys) (6 points) (4 points)
Following Student followed the Student followed most Student followed some The student did not
Directions directions correctly. of the directions. of the directions. follow instructions.

Creativity and Student output is very Student output is good Student output is fair Student output is dull
Workmanship creative and tidy. and tidy. and has few errors with lots of errors
Pattern Pattern of Southeast Pattern of Southeast Pattern of Southeast There is no visible
Asian culture is well- Asian culture is visible Asian culture is pattern of Southeast
defined and used from but not clearly defined. somewhat visible but Asian culture.
beginning to end. not continuous

Score
Highest possible ratings: 30 points Total
Equivalent Rating:
score:
25 – 30 = 95 12 – 14 = 89 5 - 6 = 83
20 - 24 = 93 10 – 11 = 87 1 – 4 = Needs Improvement Equivalent:
15 – 19 = 91 7 – 9 = 85

Rubric for scoring:

Excellent Very Good Good Improve study habit.

8 – 10 6–7 4–5 0–3

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ANGELINDA V. MACABATAO

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MOISES B. LABIAN12

Education Program Supervisor-MAPEH