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Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 3:
Face and Mask Painting of Japan
and Korea
MAPEH – Grade 8
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Face and Mask Painting of Japan and Korea
First Edition, 2020

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Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 3:
Face and Mask Painting
of Japan and Korea
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this
material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Before we start, I would like to know how far you know about the
Japan and Korea. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the learning
competencies; Traces the external (foreign) and the internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected in the design of an artwork
and in the making of a craft A8PL-IIh-4 and Show the commonalities
and differences of cultures of the East Asian countries in relation to
Philippine culture A8PR-IIh-4

And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Describe the similarities of face and mask painting of Japan,

Korea, Africa and Philippines

2. Appreciate the relationship of Japan and Korea’s culture to

Philippine culture

Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this
module. See you and good luck!

Let Us Try
Know Me
Instruction: Study the given pictures; write down at least 2 common
things/ similarities you have observed in all pictures.

Common Similarities
Ex. Expressive

1______________ 2. ______________

___________________________________

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Guide Questions:

1. What is the most common thing you have observed in the given
pictures?

___________________________________________________________________

2. Do you think they wear this mask in similar occasions? Why do you
think so?

___________________________________________________________________________

Let Us Study

Face and Mask Painting of Korea and Japan

Korean masks originated with religious meaning just like the masks of
other countries which also have religious or artistic origins. As civilization
developed, masks gradually evolved in function from being sacred objects
used in shamanism to becoming forms of entertainment and art.
Masks are painted in vivid primary colors, representing both the
individual personality and social class of the character as well as his or her
age and gender.
In Japan, face painting is being used in theater. The pattern and color
stand for certain characters. The used of lines and colors are very important to
the story being told. It represents the role of each character of the story.
Philippines ( Masskara Festival)have similar functions from Japan and
Korea but different in terms of symbols and meaning. In this festival, they
use colorful and smiling mask as a sign of declaration of people in Bacolod
that they have survived the tragedies and challenges happened to them.

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 Let Us Practice
Play with colors!
Copy the drawing on a separate sheet of paper then, color the Korean mask
using primary colors and Philippine mask (masskara) using secondary colors.

Let Us Practice More

Using the diagram below, identify the similarities and
differences of Korean Mask and Philippine’s masskara.

Differences
Differences
Similarities

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 Let Us Remember
Face and Mask Painting of Japan and Korea
• Mask painting is done in Korea and Africa while Japan used their face
as canvas for painting and Philippines used both mask and face
painting
• Masskara festival in the Philippines used different color in mask while
Korea and Japan mostly used primary colors
• The used of mask in performances (dance or theater) were practice in
Korea, Japan, Philippines and other foreign countries.
• The influence of religion in other countries played a big role in the idea
of arts in Japan and Korea.

Let Us Assess
Direction: Encircle the letter of your answer

1. Korea used face as canvas for painting while Philippines used what

kind of canvas?

a. Face c. Face and Mask

b. Mask d. None of the above

2. Japan and Korea Face and Mask Painting mostly used primary colors.

What are the primary colors?

a. Blue, yellow and red c. Green, red and Blue

b. Green, Blue and yellow d. Red, yellow and Green

3. What are the common functions of face and mask painting in Japan,

Korea and other foreign countries?

a. Ritual c. Celebrations

b. Symbols d. Entertainment and Art

4. Buddhism played a big role in the ideas of arts in Japan and Korea.

Buddhism is an example of?

a. Religion b. Festival

b. Culture d. None of the aboves

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5. Face and Mask Painting of Masskara Festival in the Philippines described

as___?

a. Colourful only c. plain mask

b. Colourful and smiling mask d. portrays different kinds of expression

Let Us Enhance
Write TRUE if the statement is valid and FALSE if otherwise. If
the statement is FALSE, underline the word(s) that make it
wrong. (2 points each)

1. Korea used face as canvas for painting.

2. Kabuki is originated in Japan

3. Masskara festival is also known as festival of smiles

4. Kumadori is the Japanese word for the makeup worn by the

kabuki actors

5. Mask painting is done in Japan.

Let Us Reflect

You just have learned some culture and practicesof Japan and Korea. You can
now appreciate the differences and similarities of these countries to our
beloved country. Hopefully this lesson will help you understand more about
other culture and learn to respect and accept these differences.
Congratulations! You have accomplished Module 3 and you did a great
job! God Bless!

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 Answer Key

Let Us Try Let Us Practice

Common Similarities Work/answers may vary

1. Colorful 2. Expressive Let Us Practice More

Guide Questions: Work/answers may vary

1. What is the most common thing Let Us Assess
you have observed in the given
picture? The masks are all 1. C
colorful. 2. A
2. 2. Do you think they wear this 3. D
mask in similar occasions? 4. A
Why do you think so?No, 5. B
because they have different
culture and practices.

Let Us Enhance

1. Korea used face as canvas for

painting. FALSE
2. Kabuki is originated in Japan.
TRUE
3. Masskara festival is also
known as festival of smiles.
TRUE
4. Kumadori is the Japanese word
for the makeup worn by the
kabuki actors. TRUE
5. Mask painting is done in
Japan. FALSE

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 References

Korean Art, 2005, http://www.antiquealive.com/blogs/korean_Mask.html

Anido, B. et al., Music And Arts Grade 8 Learner’s Material (2016), Pasay:
DEPED –BLR.
The
CultureofAsia,https://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsi/books/content/ilessons
/6/ils_gr6_c24_I5.pdf
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