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Department of Education
Region XIII-CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
MADRID NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN MAPEH 8 (Arts)

Third Quarter – Week 3 and 4
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South Asia is a relatively flat region bordered by steep mountain ranges. It can be divided into
a main portion (Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh), an island (Sri Lanka), and two countries perched in
the Himalayas (Nepal and Bhutan).
South Asia being one of the large regions of the world features a shared cultural foundation,
the Indian culture. (In historical discussion, "India" often denotes all of South Asia, not just the region
of modern India.)
Pre-modern South Asian history can be divided into four parts. Civilized life in this region
began with the Indus civilization. With the collapse of Indus society, a non-urban period ensued,
during which the Indic people arrived in South Asia and proceeded to develop Indian culture. As
Indian culture emerged, the Indic people became the Indian people.
With the rise of Indian cities, Indian civilization flourished independently. Then came a period
of Islamic domination, during which Islamic states (established by invaders from Central Asia)
controlled much of South Asia.
ARTS of SOUTH ASIA
a. Indus Civilization Art Little
Art survives from the Indus civilization; most is small sculpture. Perhaps the most famous
aesthetic remnants of the Indus civilization are soapstone seals.

The two largest settlements of the Indus civilization were Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. While
the ruins of these cities are renowned for their carefully-planned layouts, little survives of their
buildings.

b. Buddhist Architecture
India gave rise to three major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. During the
first half of the Indian kingdom age (ca. 500 BC-1200 AD), Buddhism and 6 Hinduism vied for
religious dominance of India. Buddhism then fell into decline, leaving Hinduism the dominant
faith of India by far (which remains today). Meanwhile, Jainism has always flourished as a
significant minority religion.

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 Most surviving architecture of the Indian kingdom age is religious in nature.
Remarkably, many of these structures are rock-cut architecture (they were carved out of solid
natural rock).

The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments famous for its
mural paintings.

c. Indian Sculptures
Sculpture is considered the primary traditional art form of South Asia. The predominant
subject of South Asian sculpture is the human figure. In addition to 7 architectural carvings,
South Asian sculptors produced many free-standing statues, primarily in stone (but also
bronze).

d. Indo-Islamic Art
With the rise of Islamic states as the dominant powers
of South Asia, Indian art was subjected to Islamic
influence. The most brilliant manifestations could be seen in
their architecture.
The primary form of Indo-Islamic architecture is the
mosque. The exterior of an Indo-Islamic mosque is often
rich with sculpture, such that it resembles the exterior
of a Hindu temple. Moreover, the towers and domes of an
Indo-Islamic mosque are often clearly based on the towers
of Hindu temples or the domes of Buddhist stupas.
The masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture is the
Taj Mahal, a mausoleum with a mosque design
constructed from dazzling white marble. The
mausoleum contrasts sharply with the smaller flanking buildings, made primarily of red
sandstone.

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 e. Diwali
Diwali, or Dipawali, (Festival of Lights) is India's biggest and most important holiday of
the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa/diya) that Indians
light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness.

Hindus interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live. But there's one common theme
no matter where people celebrate: the victory of good over evil.
Diwali is celebrated for three to five days. Aside from clay lamps, people also decorate their
homes with patterns called Rangoli on the floor using colored powders or sand.

On the main day of the festival, families gather together for Lakshmi Puja, a prayer to Goddess
Lakshmi, followed by mouth-watering feasts and firework festivities.

f. TRUCK ART
Truck art is a popular form of regional decoration in South Asia, with Pakistani and
Indian trucks featuring elaborate floral patterns and calligraphy.
Many trucks and buses are highly customized and decorated by their owners. The
decoration often contains elements that remind the truck drivers of home. The art is a mode of
expression for the truck drivers. Decoration may include structural changes, paintings,
calligraphy and ornamental-decor like mirror work on the front and back of vehicles and
wooden carvings on the truck doors. Depictions of various historical scenes and poetic verses
are also common.

II. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

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 A. Directions. Identify the following. Write your answer on the answer sheet provided.
__________1. clay lamps that symbolize inner light
__________2. the predominant subject of South Asian sculpture
__________3. India’s Festival of Lights
__________4. the primary form of Indo-Islamic architecture
__________5. making designs or patterns on floors of houses using colored sand or
powder
__________6. popular form of South Asian decoration on trucks
__________7. a mausoleum constructed from dazzling white marble
__________8. a 30 rock-cut cave monuments famous for its murals
__________9. most famous remnants of the Indus civilization
__________10. carved out of solid natural rock

B. Instructions: Fill in the blanks with correct letter to get the right word.
1. ___ A ___ D ___L ___ - spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures.
2. R ___N ___O ___I - rows of colors , it is a traditional and practiced Indian art.
3. ___ R ___ C ___ A ___ T - brightly flamboyant trucks painted with images of idealized
landscapes, famous personalities, flowers, and trees turned village lanes, city streets and long-
distance highways into a gallery without walls.
4. A ___ A B ___ A N R ___ G ___ - primarily made from wool, but one finds a broader variety
of materials in the area as compared to other regions of the world.
5. C ___ R ___ L E ___ - most basic form of Mandala.

III. PERFORMANCE TASK

Rangoli is an art form originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are
created on the floor or the ground using materials such as coloured rice, coloured
sand, quartz powder, flower petals, and coloured rocks.
You will need:
• ¼ illustration board • glue • paper plate
• pencil • colored sand / powder
Directions:
1. Sketch a design unique from your area (a local icon or product) in a ¼
illustration board using a pencil.
2. Finalize the outline with heavier lines.
3. Use glue to outline your design.
4. Roll a paper plate into a cone and snip a small hole in the narrow end.
5. Fill the larger opening with colored sand/powder. Use your finger as a stopper on the small hole you
made, to control the flow of the sand/powder.
6. This is the most interesting step, and usually the most fun. Fill in your design with sand according to
your choice and color combination. In Indian culture, it is important to completely fill in your Rangoli,
leaving no open spaces.

ANSWER KEY

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 II. A
1. Diyas
2. Human
3. Diwali
4. Mosque
5. Rangoli
6. Truck Art
7. Taj Mahal
8. Ajanta Caves
9. Soapstone Seals
10.Rock-cut Architecture

REFERENCES:

http://www.essential-humanities.net/world-history/south-asia/
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/diwali/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck_art_in_South_Asia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangoli

ANSWER SHEET

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LAS No. 2

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NOTE: Please do the PERFORMANCE TASK and anwer the GUIDE QUESTIONS !