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Quarter 3 – Module 8:
History and Tradition of South,
Central and West Asian Arts
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Quarter 3 – Module 8: History and Tradition of South, Central and West Asian Arts
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Arts
Quarter 3 – Module 8:
History and Tradition of South,
Central, and West Asian Arts
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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
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What I Need to Know
After going through this module, you are expected to derive elements from
traditions/history of a community for one’s artwork. (A8PR-IIIf-2)
What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
2. What element of art refers to the distance between two points that can be
straight or curve?
A. Colors C. Texture
B. Line D. Value
3. What element of art is used to describe the surface quality of the art?
A. Form C. Shape
B. Line D. Texture
5. What is the art of making designs or patterns on the wall or on the floor of the
house using finely ground white powder along different colors called?
A. Diwali C. Shyrdaks
B. Rangoli D. Tush Kyiz
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6. Which country produces the most unique and beautiful carpets in the world?
A. India C. Kyrgyztan
B. Kazakstan D. Turkmenistan
7. What images are created by removing part of the rock surface by incising,
picking and carving?
A. Calligraphy C. Hieroglyphs
B. Carving D. Petroglyphs
8. What do you call the homespun silk used for beautiful dresses worn by
Turkmen and women?
A. Calligraphy C. Keteni
B. Diyas D. Shyrdaks
10. Which of the following best describes the art of West Asia?
A. Traditional art involves techniques that the people have mastered from
the latter era.
B. West Asian art is created using materials that are naturally found
within the locality.
C. West Asian Art is rich in cultural heritage that is shown in its various
regional art forms such as embroidery, ceramics, etc.
D. West Asian art is highly dependent on its religious origin. They even
regard art as means of communicating to the other world.
11. Diwali is an exciting and colorful holiday. Why do Hindus burn special Diyas?
A. They believe that Shiva will give them abundant blessings.
B. They believe that burning Diyas will give them good harvest.
C. They believe that Lakshmi cannot enter a house which is not lit up.
D. None of the above.
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Look at the given picture below and choose the answer that best describes the
elements of arts present in the picture.
13. Shape
A. It uses organic shapes only.
B. It gives a flat appearance that gives it 3-D effect.
C. The image plays a supple effect that makes it surreal in eyes of the
viewers.
D. It makes use of geometric shapes such as circles and ovals as well as
organic shapes to give emphasis on the movement of the object.
14. Space
A. It gives a 3-D effect
B. The subject is close to the viewer.
C. The picture shows a perspective view of the subject.
D. It makes use of geometric shapes such as circles and ovals as well as
organic shapes to give emphasis on the movement of the object.
15. Line
A. It is two dimensional.
B. It gives a flat appearance that gives it 3-D effect.
C. Colors are bright and cheerful to the eyes of the viewer.
D. It makes use of geometric shapes such as circles and ovals as well as
organic shapes to give emphasis on the movement of the object.
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Lesson History and Traditions of
South, Central and West
1 Asian Arts
Art is practically everywhere and it may be derived from the different aspects
of a community may it be ethnicity, language, history and culture. In this lesson,
you will discover how these aspects bring about art.
What’s In
In the your previous lesson, you were taught how to create your own Diwali
mobile. On a separate sheet of paper, sketch or draw your own design of Diwali and
color it. After, answer the questions below.
Guide questions:
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What’s New
Lines, colors, shapes, balance and repetition are elements of arts that can give
more meaning and significance to a particular artwork. Undeniably, the art forms of
Central Asia are indeed unique in many ways. It is mostly inspired by the living
traditions and cullture of the people from generation to generation.
Activity 1
Picture Analysis: Describe the elements of art visible from the given picture and cite
its place of origin. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1.
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Ajanta Cave of Maharashtra
Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/487725834621 _______________________________
244950/
2.
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Shyrdaks
_______________________________
Source: https://www.advantour.com/kyrgyzstan/culture
/carpets/shyrdak.htm
3.
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Ziggurat _______________________________
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziggurat#/
media/File:Ancient_ziggurat_at_Ali_Air_Base_Iraq_2005.jpg
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What is It
Daily lives and activities of Central Asia and West Asia greatly influenced their
forms af arts and crafts. Peculiarity in their artworks which flourished from their
cultural history is evident.
Ancient Period
Classical Period
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Islamic Ascendancy or Transitional Period
This was the period of evolution from Vedism into Hinduism or Brahmanism.
The two great Indian epics: The Mahabharata and the Ramayana, emerged in this
period.
Mogul Period
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Rangoli is one of the most beautiful
and most pleasing art forms of India. It
comes from the words “rang” which means
“color” and “aavali” which means “colored
creepers” or “row of colors”. Rangoli is the
art of making designs or patterns on the
walls of the floor of the house using finely
ground white powder along with different
colors. Numerous households in the Indian
subcontinent make use of rangoli designs
for decorating the courtyard of their houses.
Source: Wikipedia
Arts of Pakistan
Various structures were built during different times and periods. Some of them
stil exist in the present time like Mohenjo Daro and Kot Diji. Mohenjo Daro was the
largest settlement of ancient Indus. Kot Diji, a fort built on the ridge of a steep narrow
hill has also been well-preserved.
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Across Pakistan, brightly colored
flamboyant trucks designed with images of
idealized landscapes, famous
personalities, flower and trees turned
village lanes, city streets and long distance
highways into a gallery without walls: a
free-form, kaleidoscopic exhibition in
motion. Other arts of Pakistan include
Truck Art of Pakistan painted chest and jars.
Source: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/
477761-Truck-art-brings-pride-to-Pakistan
West Asia is abundant with cultural heritage that reflects its rich art forms
such as embroidery, ceramics, wood carving, and calligraphy.
Iran is known for its temple in ancient Mesopotamia called the Ziggurat. It has
the form of a terraced compound of successively receding stories. Persians have an
exceptional craftsmanship in weaving carpets and silken textile which have a variety
of utilitarian and symbolic purpose for home use, local sale, and export.
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Persian carpets and rugs of various types were woven in parallel by nomadic
tribes in village and town workshops and by royal court manufactories alike. As such,
they represent miscellaneous, simultaneous lines of tradition and reflect the history
of Iran and its various peoples.
Turkmenistan is known for its unique and beautiful carpets. Turkmen carpets
are traditionally woven out of wool, cotton and silk by women, using horizontal
looms. The method of weaving has been modernized, but the beauty and quality of
fabrics remain. They are also the source of ketene- a homespun silk that is used for
the beautiful dresses worn by Turkmen women on special occasions.
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Kyrgyz women produce a wide range of
textiles, mostly from the felt of their sheep.
Nowadays, ancient patterns are adapted in
the tourist and export market, but it is still a
living tradition and that all yurts and most
houses contain hand-made carpets and rugs
called “shyrdaks”.
Shyrdaks
Source: http://www.advantour.com/
kyrgyzstan/culture/carpets/shyrdak.htm
What’s More
Activity 1
Directions: Look at the images below and answer the questions that follow:
Choices
Questions
A B C
1. What form of art is shown in
the photo? Sculpture Architecture Painting
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Choices
Questions
A B C
1. What form of art is shown in
the photo? Textiles Fresco Painting
Activity 2
Directions: Analyze the picture below and in a separate sheet of paper, answer the
question that follows.
Source:
https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/
educators/lesson-plans/shiva-
creator-protector-and-destroyer
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What I Have Learned
Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct word/s. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. The most unique and beautiful carpets in the world are produced by
_____________________.
6. Turkmen carpets are traditionally woven out of wool, cotton and silk by
women, using _____________________ looms.
8. Kyrgyz women produce a wide range of textiles, mostly form the felt of sheep,
these are hand-made carpets or rugs called _____________________.
10. _____________________, a fort built on the ridge of a steep narrow hill, has also
been well-preserved like Mohenjo Daro in Pakistan.
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What I Can Do
Picture Perfect
Materials:
Illustration Board
Pencil
Coloring Materials
Most memorable picture of you
Procedures:
1. Prepare the materials needed.
2. Draw an inside rectangle measuring 1 inch from the outside edges.
3. Using your pencil, sketch a design on the outside edges of the illustration
board.
4. Make your own design based on your understanding of the history/ traditions
of a country (in South, Central, or West Asia) of your choice.
5. Put inside the rectangle your most memorable picture.
6. Display your work for critiquing.
Rubrics
Excellent Good Fair Poor
Category
(10 pts.) (8 pts.) (6 pts.) (4 pts.)
Following Followed all the Followed most Followed some of Did not follow
instructions procedures of the the procedures. the procedures.
correctly. procedures.
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Guide Question:
Answer the following questions and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What country did you base your design? What inspired you to do so?
2. How can you describe your work and the elements of arts that you have
used?
3. How can you relate your work from the community you live in?
Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
2. What element of art refers to the distance between two points that can be
straight or curve?
A. Colors C. Texture
B. Line D. Value
3. What element of art is used to describe the surface quality of the art?
A. Form C. Shape
B. Line D. Texture
5. What is the art of making designs or patterns on the wall or on the floor of the
house using finely ground white powder along different colors called?
A. Diwali C. Shyrdaks
B. Rangoli D. Tush Kyiz
6. Which country produces the most unique and beautiful carpets in the world?
A. India C. Kyrgyztan
B. Kazakstan D. Turkmenistan
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7. What images are created by removing part of the rock surface by incising,
picking and carving?
A. Calligraphy C. Hieroglyphs
B. Carving D. Petroglyphs
8. What do you call the homespun silk used for beautiful dresses worn by
Turkmen and women?
A. Calligraphy C. Keteni
B. Diyas D. Shyrdaks
10. Which of the following best describes the art of West Asia?
A. Traditional art involves techniques that the people have mastered from
the latter era.
B. West Asian art is created using materials that are naturally found
within the locality.
C. West Asian Art is rich in cultural heritage that is shown in its various
regional art forms such as embroidery, ceramics, etc.
D. West Asian art is highly dependent on its religious origin. They even
regard art as means of communicating to the other world.
11. Diwali is an exciting and colorful holiday. Why do Hindus burn special Diyas?
A. They believe that Shiva will give them abundant blessings.
B. They believe that burning Diyas will give them good harvest.
C. They believe that Lakshmi cannot enter a house which is not lit up.
D. None of the above.
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Look at the given picture below and choose the answer that best describes the
elements of arts present in the picture.
13. Shape
A. It uses organic shapes only.
B. It gives a flat appearance that gives it 3-D effect.
C. The image plays a supple effect that makes it surreal in eyes of the
viewers.
D. It makes use of geometric shapes such as circles and ovals as well as
organic shapes to give emphasis on the movement of the object.
14. Space
A. It gives a 3-D effect
B. The subject is close to the viewer.
C. The picture shows a perspective view of the subject.
D. It makes use of geometric shapes such as circles and ovals as well as
organic shapes to give emphasis on the movement of the object.
15. Line
A. It is two dimensional.
B. It gives a flat appearance that gives it 3-D effect.
C. Colors are bright and cheerful to the eyes of the viewer.
D. It makes use of geometric shapes such as circles and ovals as well as
organic shapes to give emphasis on the movement of the object.
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Additional Activities
Activity 1:
Directions: Fill in the following table with the information needed about each Art
piece of South, Central and West Asia.
Philippine
Place of Characteristics artwork that has
Art Piece
Origin / Description similar
characteristics
1. Cave of Maharashtra
2. Diwali
3. Rangoli
4. Mohenjo-Daro
5. Shyrdaks
Activity 2:
Below is a photo of the traditional lantern of the Philippines. Examine the picture
and answer the questions that follow.
Guide Questions:
1. What do you think is the history/ tradition behind the most famous lantern
of the Philippines?
2. Describe the elements of arts reflected in the “Parol”.
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WHAT I WHAT’S MORE WHAT I HAVE ASSESSMENT
KNOW LEARNED
Activity 1 1. B
1. B A. 1.B 1. Turkmenistan 2. B
2. B 2. living 3. D
2.B
3. D tradition 4. D
3.B 3. Walls
4. D 5. B
4.B 4. Taj Mahal
5. B 6. D
6. D B. 1. A 5. Indo-islamic 7. C
7. C 2. B 6. Horizontal 8. C
8. C 3. C 7. Ancient 9. D
9. D 4. A 8. Shyrdaks 10. C
10. C 5. B 9. Silk 11. C
11. C 10. Kot Diji 12. D
12. D Activity 2
13. D
13. D 1. Santos is sculpted and
14. B
14. B it shows a steady image
15. A
15. A of Nino. It is often
dressed using colorful
satin cloth. Likewise,
Shiva is sculpted and
shows movement of its
four arms. It is mostly
colored white as
representation of
Shiva’s complexity.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Activity 1:
1. Cave of India Rock-cut cave monument. Nagcarlan
Maharashtra cemetery
2. Diwali India Festival of Light Lantern Festival
3. Rangoli India Design patterns on the wall Pabalat of
Bulacan
4. Mohenjo-Daro Pakistan Rectilinear buildings
arranged on a grid plan
5. Shyrdaks Turkmenistan Hand-made carpets and Ikat textiles
rugs
Activity 2
1. Parol is a decorative art usually seen in the Philippines during Christmas season.
It is hung in every house as a symbol of the coming of Jesus.
2. Parol is a colorful art piece. It is usually made from a plastic wrapper, indigenous
or recyclable materials. Many put lighting on it.
Answer Key
References
Department of Education, 2013. Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module.
Philippines: FEP Printing Corporation.
Wikipedia.org. “Ajanta Cave”. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. This page was last
edited on 6 July 2020, at 17:08 (UTC). Accessed July 8, 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajanta_Caves
Wendy Doniger. “Shiva: Hindu Deity”. Last modified 2020. Accessed July 8,
2020. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shiva
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