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Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 2 :
Arts and Crafts of
East Asia (Japan, Korea and China)
MAPEH (Arts) – Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 2: Arts and Crafts of East Asia (Japan, Korea and China)
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for the learners. After going
through this module, the learners are expected to:
1. trace the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences that are
reflected in the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft
(A8PL-IIh-4);
2. create crafts that can be locally assembled with local materials, guided by
local traditional techniques (A8PR-IIc-e-1);
3. derive elements from traditions/history of a community for one’s artwork
(A8PR-IIf-2);
4. show the relationship of the development of crafts in specific countries in
East Asia according to functionality, traditional specialized expertise, and
availability of resources (A8PR-IIf-3); and
5. show the commonalities and differences of the cultures of the East Asian
countries in relation to Philippine culture (A8PR-IIh-4).

What I Know

Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer that
corresponds to the given statement/situation. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. It is introduced to China in the first century, promised its adherents

ultimate escape from existential suffering.
A. Taoism B. Confucianism C. Buddhism D. Daoism

2. This landscape paintings are strongly influenced by Taoist and Buddhist

philosophy.
A. Korean Landscape Painting
B. Japanese Landscape Painting
C. Philippines Landscape Painting
D.Chinese Landscape Painting

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3. In China, there is a way of appreciating painting. What is the word they
use to express their opinion about the painting?
A. Do Chan B. Du Hua C. Siao Cheng D. Du Cheng

4. The history of ______________ is dated approximately 108 C.E., when it first

appears as an independent form.
A. Korean Landscape Painting
B. Japanese Landscape Painting
C. Philippines Landscape Painting
D. Chinese Landscape Painting

5. All of the following are the core values of Confucianism except __________.
A. Courtesy B. Righteousness C. Wisdom and Faith D. Kindness

6. The main focus of this calligraphy is simplicity, beauty and a connection

between body and mind.
A. Japanese Calligraphy C. Chinese Calligraphy
B. Korean Calligraphy D. Taiwanese Calligraphy

7. It is the alphabet of Korea.

A. Hiragana B. Katakana C. Hangeul D. Hanja

8. In this period, paintings were imported from China mostly by Buddhist

monks.
A. Nang Dynasty B. Heian Period C. Mogul Period D. Sheng Period

9. In China, the artist regarded color as __________.

A. an idea B. distraction C. hobby D. symbol

10. It is done with different colors in accordance with the performing

characters personality and historical assessment.
A. Kumadori B. Jingju Lianpu C. Sheng D. Lian Po

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 Lesson
Arts and Crafts of East Asia
1 (Japan, Korea and China)

In this lesson, you will learn how to show the relationship of the
development of crafts in specific countries in East Asia.

What’s In

In the previous lesson, we have learned about the elements and

principles of arts and crafts of East Asia and you discover its contribution to
the history of the world of arts.

As we go on through this new lesson, you will learn, explore and

creates crafts that can be locally assembled with local materials, guided by
local traditional techniques.

Activity 1.

Directions: The pictures below show the different arts and crafts of the East
Asia. Try to observe each picture and answer the process questions on a
sheet of paper.

JAPAN KOREA CHINA

Jingju Lianpu

Kumadori Kano musubi Ta’l Maedeup

make-up Zhongguo

PHILIPPINES

Knot Tying
Masskara
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Process Questions:

1. What are the similarities of the given artworks?

2. What are their differences?
3. What do you think the commonalities and differences of the cultures of
the East Asian countries in Philippine culture?

What’s New

True or False
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement
is valid and FALSE if otherwise. If the statement is FALSE, underline the
word(s) that make it wrong. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

___________1. The main focus of Korean calligraphy is simplicity, beauty and

a connection between mind and body.
___________2. Korean calligraphy was influenced by Chinese calligraphers.
___________3. The style of calligraphy in Japan was highly influenced by the
Korean form.
___________4. Confucianism, focused on the individual relationship to nature.
___________5. Chinese landscape paintings are strongly influenced by Taoist
and Buddhist philosophy.
___________6. Japanese painting has been influenced by Chinese painting
since the 8th and 9th centuries.
___________7. Kabuki Theater of Japan and Peking Opera of china used their
body as the canvas for painting while mask painting is done in Korea.
___________8. The history of Korean landscape painting is dated to
approximately 108 C.E.
___________9. An ancient Japanese legend promise that anyone who folds a
thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane.
__________10. Jewelry was one of the greatest contributions of ancient China
in the development of arts.

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 What is It

Selected Artworks and Artifacts of China, Japan and Korea

Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is the writing of Chinese
characters as an art form, combining purely visual art and
interpretation of the literary meaning. This type of expression
has been widely practiced in China and has been generally held
in high esteem across East Asia.
The main focus of Japanese calligraphy is simplicity,
beauty and a connection between mind and body. The art of Japanese calligraphy
dates back to around the 6th century, when it was introduced from China. In the
beginning, the style of calligraphy in Japan was highly influenced by the Chinese
form. Calligraphers copied Chinese poetry and texts, in order to learn the art. But
after the invention of Hiragana and Katakana, the Japanese unique syllabaries, the
distinctive Japanese writing system developed and calligraphers produced styles
intrinsic to Japan.
Although a large part of Korean calligraphy was influenced by Chinese
calligraphers, it has evolved today to have some unique features of its own. For one,
Korean calligraphy is no longer limited to the use of Chinese characters, known as
hanja. Since the invention of the hangeul alphabet, Korean calligraphers have begun
developing styles using hangeul.
Buddhism - introduced to China in the first century, Buddhism promised its
adherents ultimate escape from existential suffering. It also offered ritual techniques
for achieving present-world benefits, such as military victory and relief from
disease. Treating both immediate and ultimate ills, Buddhism was already
flourishing in China by the fourth and fifth centuries, when it was transmitted to
Korea and Japan.
Confucianism - the core values of Confucianism are "benevolence, righteousness,
courtesy, wisdom and faith", and it emphasizes the responsibilities for enterprise and
nation and the sacrifice spirit.
Taoism – focused primarily on the individuals’ relationship to nature. Philosophical
Taoism inspired the early development of landscape painting, nature poetry, garden
culture and the literate arts in China.

Landscape Painting
The term for landscape paintings in East Asia translates as “mountains and
water,” because landscapes always feature these two elements, often in the form of
a grand mountain peak and a waterfall, or rolling hills along a river. They also
consider the three concepts of their arts: Nature, Heaven and Humankind
(YinYang).

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 Chinese landscape paintings are strongly influenced by Taoist (Daoist) and
Buddhist philosophy. The vast landscapes in these paintings represent the vastness
of the universe. One tiny person in the midst of these landscapes is as small as we
are in the vast cosmos. The way of appreciating a Chinese painting is often expressed
by the words du hua, “to read a painting.”
Japanese painting is one of the oldest and most highly refined of the Japanese
arts, encompassing a wide variety of genre and styles. Japanese paintings have been
influenced by Chinese paintings since the 6th and 7th centuries, where Japanese
tombs were decorated similar to those in continental Asia. In the Heian period,
paintings were imported from China mostly by Buddhist monks. After a brief period
of popularity in Japan, the paintings lost value.
Generally, the history of Korean landscape painting is dated to approximately
108 C.E., when it first appears as an independent form. Korean art was strongly
influenced by Chinese art and the exchange of cultural influences between the two
regions, unique developments occurred which reflected the political and social
circumstances of the Korean people.
Paintings in East Asia do not only apply on paper, silk and wood. Like for
example, the performers of Kabuki Theater in Japan and Peking Opera in China using
their faces as the canvas for painting while mask painting is done in
Korea.
Korean masks, called tal or t'al, originated with religious meaning
just like the masks of other countries which also have religious or artistic
origins and considered to be among of the most beautiful and well known
images representing Korean culture. They used it in funeral services to
help banish evil spirits and theatre plays dating back to the prehistoric age.
They were used in war, on both soldiers and their horses; ceremonially, for Ta’l
burial rites in jade and bronze and for shamanistic ceremonies to drive away
evil spirits, to remember the faces of great historical figures in death masks, and in
the arts, particularly in ritual dances, courtly, and theatrical plays.

Peking Opera of China

Jingju Lianpu is done with different colors in
accordance with the performing characters’ personality and
historical assessment. The hero type characters are normally
painted in relatively simple colors, whereas enemies, bandits,
rebels and others have more complicated designs on their
Jingju Lianpu faces.
The Sheng is the main male role in Peking opera. The
Dan refers to any female role in Peking opera. The Jing is a
painted face male role. Depending on the repertoire of the particular troupe, he will
play either primary or secondary roles.
Examples of Chinese Opera Mask.
Lian Po – The reddish purple face likewise shows a just and noble
character.

Lian Po

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 Kabuki Theatre of Japan
Kabuki, traditional Japanese popular drama with singing and dancing
performed in a highly stylized manner. A rich blend of music, dance, mime, and
spectacular staging and costuming, it has been a major theatrical form in Japan for
four centuries. The term kabuki originally suggested the unorthodox and shocking
character of this art form. In modern Japanese, the word is written with three
characters: ka, signifying “song;” bu, “dance;” and ki, “skill.”
Kumadori makeup is composed of very dramatic lines and
shapes applied in colors that represent certain qualities.

The MassKara Festival of Bacolod City is

one the biggest festivals in the Philippines.
Believe it or not, the festival has been giving local
and international visitors the chance to have fun, drink, and party
on the streets of Bacolod for over 30 years now. This annual
festival, which is similar to Brazil’s Rio Carnival, literally translates
to “many faces,” and is celebrated every October in Bacolod.
Because of the smiling faces of the mask, Bacolod City got the nickname of The City
of Smiles. The MassKara Festival can trace its roots back in the 1980s and was born
out of a crisis. It was during the time when the province's main livelihood, sugar, was
priced at an all-time low because of alternatives introduced in the market.

Knot Tying

Maedeup Kano musubi Zhongguo

1. In Korea,
decorative knotwork
is known as “Maedeup or called Dorae” or double connection knot, often called
Korean knot work or Korean knots.
2. In Japan, knot tying is called Kano musubi. It emphasizes on braids and
focuses on individual knots. It is used in the pouches of lucky amulets at shrines.
3. Zhongguo is the Chinese decorative handicraft art that began as a form of
Chinese folk art in the Tang and Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD)
in China.
Origami started in the 17th century AD and was
popularized internationally in the mid-1900s. It eventually
evolved into a modern art form. Origami has come to be
appreciated not only as a fun hobby but also as a traditional
art in Japan. Origami
The crane is considered auspicious in Japan as a traditional symbol of
longevity. For this reason, 1,000 origami cranes linked together with string, known
as senbazuru, are customarily offered as a form of encouragement and prayer to

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 people who are ill or have been affected by natural disaster. The senbazuru have also
come to represent the wish for peace.
An ancient Japanese legend promises that 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/wik i/Paper_crane)
A kite is an assembled or joined aircraft that was traditionally
made of silk or paper with a bowline and a resilient bamboo. Today,
kites can be made out of plastic. Kites are flown for recreational
purposes, display of one’s artistic skills. Chinese Kites originated in
WeiFang, Sandong, China was the capital city of kites during the
Song Dynasty (960-1279), and by the Ming Dynasty (1368– 1644).
Since 1984 the city is hosting the largest international kite festival
Ancient
on earth. According to Joseph Needham, one of the important
Chinese Kite
contributions of Chinese in science and technology to Europe is the
kite. The famous 5th century BC Chinese philosophers Mozi and Lu Ban were said to
be the inventor of kites. Later on, paper kite was used as a message for a rescue mission
for measuring distances, testing the wind, lifting men, signaling, and communication for
military operations.

B Japanese Ukiyo-e, the best known and most popular style of

Japanese art is Ukiyo-e, which is Japanese for "pictures of the floating
world” and it is related to the style of woodblock print making that
shows scenes of harmony and carefree everyday living.
Paper was first invented by Cai Lun of the Eastern Han
Dynasty in China. It is indeed one of the greatest contributions of
Ukiyo-e ancient China in the development of arts.
Jianzhi is the first type of paper cutting
design, since paper was invented by the Chinese. The cut outs are
also used to decorate doors and windows. They are sometimes
referred to "chuāng huā," meaning “Window Flower.”
Decorative Chinese paper cuttings are usually symmetrical
in design when unfolded and adapt the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac as themes
and motifs and mostly choose the red color.
Hanji refers to handmade Korean paper. It is made from the inner bark
of paper mulberry, a tree native to Korea that grows well on its rocky mountainsides,
known in Korean as dak. . In addition to sheets used for writing, it is used to make
a range of objects. These include screens for doors, clothing, fans, and lanterns.
Washi is traditional Japanese paper. The word "washi" comes from Wa
meaning 'Japanese' and shi meaning 'paper.' Washi is generally tougher than
ordinary paper made from wood pulp, and is used in many traditional arts.

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 A sycee is a type of silver or gold ingot currency used in
China until the 20th century. The name is derived from the
Cantonese words meaning "fine silk.”

Sycee

In China, traditional funerals include burning yuanbao which is a folded

paper that look like gold nuggets or ingots called Sycee. This is also used for other
ceremonial practices. This kind of burning is commonly done at their ancestors’
graves during the Ghost Festival.

What’s More

Directions: In Activity 1, make your own style of origami using recycled

magazine/paper. And in Activity 2, use a bond paper and make your own
design like the paper cutting of China.

Activity 1: Make your own style of Origami

Sample procedure how to make penguin origami:

Sample origami

Rose Boat

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Activity 2: Paper Cutting

Directions: Make your artwork/design of paper cutting

Materials Needed:

Bondpaper
Cutter or pair of scissors

Samples

RUBRICS
Criteria for the
Individual 5 4 3 2
Artworks
Superbly planned Very good overall Acceptable Low work quality,
Craftmanship and executed quality and use of quality of work sloppy technique
with careful detail-careful with some and not careful
attention to work. sloppiness and work.
details and minimal attention
overall quality. to detail.
Effort Effort beyond the Concentrated, Adequate effort Minimal effort,
expectation of the consistent effort with some work is barely
assignment distraction complete
and/or
Submitted on or Submitted a day carelessness. Submitted 3 days
before the date of after the date of and beyond after
the deadline. the deadline. Submitted 2 days the date of the
after the date of deadline.
the deadline.
Neatness Artwork Artwork Artwork Artwork
presentation was presentation was presentation was presentation was
neat and orderly mostly neat and somehow neat disorderly
orderly and orderly
Demonstrates
Creativity exciting, original Use of new ideas Work is adequate Minimal creative
and complex and creative but lacks thought or
ideas. evidence of problem solving. originality. No student
deliberate Work is original. new ideas originated ideas
experimentation
and problem
solving.
Total

Descriptive Rating Score/Points

Excellent 18-20
Very Good 15-17
Good 11-13
Fair 9-10
Poor 8

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 What I Have Learned
Write a journal of what you have learned in the lessons of this module.
Write it on a separate sheet of paper or on your journal notebook

MY LEARNING ENTRY
Date: ________________
Topic: _________________________________

What significant learnings have I gained What do I feel upon my journey

in this module?
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
through this module?
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
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 What I Can Do

Activity 1: CRAFTS ANALYSIS

Directions: Fill in the missing letters to complete the name of crafts in
each number. Write your answers on a sheet of paper.

1. __ __ __ N __ __ 2. __ __ __ __ G __ __ __
of China
of China is the Chinese
is the reddish-
decorative handicraft
purple face likewise
shows a just and art
noble character.

3. __ __ M __ __ __ __ __ 4. __ A __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
is a makeup of Japan of Japan that emphasizes
that is composed of very on braids and focuses on
dramatic lines and individual knots.
shapes applied in colors
that represent certain
qualities.

6. __ __ __ __ E __ __
5. __ __ L of Korea used of Korea is a decorative
in funeral services to help
banish evil spirits and knotwork of Korean.
considered to be among of
the most beautiful and
well-known images
representing Korean
culture.
8. K __ __ __
7. M __ __ __ __ __ __ __
of Philippines is used of Philippines
that made by tying
in the famous festival of
a piece of rope.
Bacolod, Philippines.

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 Activity 2:
Complete the following table of East Asian Arts and Crafts based on the
Country of origin, Functions or Purposes, Traditional materials used and the
Related East Asian Arts in the creation of their arts and crafts. Write your
answers on a sheet of paper.

Name of Arts Country Functions/ Materials Related

and Crafts Of Purposes used East
Origin Asian
Arts.
1. Sycee
2. Kano musubi
3. Jianzi
4. Ta’l ,

4. 5. Hanji

Assessment

Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer that
corresponds to the given statement/situation. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

____ 1. It is introduced to China in the first century, promised its adherents

ultimate escape from existential suffering.
A. Taoism B. Confucianism C. Buddhism D. Daoism

____ 2. This landscape paintings are strongly influenced by Taoist and

Buddhist philosophy.
A. Korean Landscape Painting
B. Japanese Landscape Painting
C. Philippines Landscape Painting
D. Chinese Landscape Painting

____ 3. In China, there is a way of appreciating painting. What is the word

they use to express their opinion about the painting?
A. Do Chan B. Du Hua C. Siao Cheng D. Du Cheng

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____ 4. The history of ______________ is dated approximately 108 C.E., when
it first appears as an independent form.
A. Korean Landscape Painting
B. Japanese Landscape Painting
C. Philippines Landscape Painting
D. Chinese Landscape Painting

____ 5. All of the following are the core values of Confucianism except:
A. Courtesy B. Righteousness C. Wisdom and Faith D. Kindness

____ 6. The main focus of this calligraphy is simplicity, beauty and a

connection between body and mind.
A. Japanese Calligraphy C. Chinese Calligraphy
B. Korean Calligraphy D. Taiwanese Calligraphy

____ 7. It is the alphabet of Korea.

A. Hiragana B. Katakana C. Hangeul D. Hanja

____ 8. In this period, paintings were imported from China mostly by

Buddhist monks.
A. Nang Dynasty B. Heian Period C. Mogul Period D. Sheng Period

____ 9. In China, the artist regarded color as __________.

A. An idea B. distraction C. hobby D. symbol

____ 10. It is done with different colors in accordance with the performing
characters personality and historical assessment.
A. Kumadori B. Jingju Lianpu C. Sheng D. Lian Po

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 Answer Key

FALSE, Jewelry 10.

TRUE 9.
10.B
TRUE 8. 9. B
KNOT 8.
10.B FALSE, body 7. 8. B
MASSKARA 7.
8th and 9th 7. C
9. B MAEDEUP 6.
FALSE, 6. 6. A
8. B TAL 5.
TRUE 5.
KANO MUSUBI 4. 5. D
7. C Confucianism
KUMADORI 3.
6. A FALSE, 4. 4. A
ZHONGGUO 2.
FALSE, Korean 3. 3. B
5. D LIAN PO 1.
TRUE 2. 2. D
4. A FALSE, Korean 1. What I Can Do 1. C
3. B
2. D What’s New
What I Know
1. C
Assessment

What I Can Do, Activity 2

Name of Arts and Country Purpose/ Function Materials Related
Crafts Of Origin used East
Asian
Arts

1. Sycee China Used for other ceremonial practices Gold or Origami

silver of Japan
2. Kano musibi Japan Used in the pouches of lucky amulets at shrines Paracord Maedup
of Korea
3. Jianzi China Used to decorate doors and windows Colored Paper
paper cutting
of Korea
4. Ta’l Korea Used in war, on both soldiers and their
horses; ceremonially, for burial rites in jade and Wood, Lian Po
bronze and for shamanistic ceremonies to drive
away evil spirits, to remember the faces of great paper, of China
historical figures in death masks, and in the gourds
arts, particularly in ritual dances, courtly, and
and
theatrical plays.
bamboo

5. Used for writing, it is used to make a range of

6. 5. Hanji Korea objects, include screens for doors, clothing, Mulberry Washi of
fans, and lanterns. tree Japan

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References
Book
Music and Arts of Asia – Grade 8 Learner’s Module, Department of
Education, First Edition, 2013.

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