Art in Asia

Chinese Art
• The Chou Dynasty: the golden age of Chinese
art.
• Confucianism was the dominant way of life.
• Most paintings were done in monumental
style.
• Porcelain is one of the commonly used items
to make decorative ornaments.
Dwelling in the Funchun Mountain
 Japanese Art
• Shintoism: the native religion of Japan.
• Buddhism became an integral part of
Japanese culture.
• The Japanese style of painting leaned toward
abstract and naturalistic handling.
• The Japanese also developed a kind of
painting called “Ukiyo-e”.
 Philippine Art
• Pottery is said to be one of the earliest art
forms used by early Filipino people.
• Weaving was also one of the earliest forms
of art.
• Art became one of the avenues for Filipino
patriots and nationalists.
Manunggul Jar T’nalak cloth
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