Learning Activity Sheet in ARTS 8 (Q3)

Artifacts and Arts Objects of South, Central and West Asian Arts (India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Tibet)

INDIA

Diwali-is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in October or November. It is the Hindu New Year
and a 3 day or 5 day holiday depending on where you come from. it is a very exciting and colorful holiday, where
homes are cleaned to welcome the New Year and windows are opened so that the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi
can enter. Hindus believe that she cannot enter a house which is not lit up, so every households burns special Diwali
clay lamps (diyas ) to light the way for the goddess. This is why the holiday is also known as the “ Festivals of
Lights.”

SAUDI ARABIA

Incense Burner- These are still used today in most Saudi homes. Made of wood with the shallow part covered in lead
and decorated with brass and contain mirror designs on the sides. Some are made of clay.

PAKISTAN

Camel Skin Lamps- Small pieces of desert crafted from dried camel skin painted over to create a unique craft. Its
light pierces through the porous camel skin to create shadow of the desert night.

TIBET

Butter Lamp-
The light from the flame of the Butter lamp symbolizes the wisdom of the awakened mind, dispelling the darkness of
delusion and mental obscurations. Butter lamps are used in nearly every Tibetan temple, household and altar.

Assessment 1
Direction: Read the question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

____1. What is the lamp that used in nearly Tibetan temple, household, and altar?
a. Butter lamp b. Camel skin lamp c. Diwali lamp d. Incense

____2. Hindu New Year and also known as the “Festival of Lights“.
a. Butter lamp b. Camel skin lamp c. Diwali d. Lakshmi

____3. A small piece of desert crafted from a dried camel skin.

a. Camel skin lamp b. Diyas c. Incense burner d. Lamp

____4. It was made of wood with the shallow part covered in lead and decorated with brass.
a. Burner b. Diwali lamp c. Incense burner d. Light

____5. Hindu goddess of wealth.

a. Brahma b. Lakshmi c. Shiva d. Vishnu

Indigenous and Foreign influences of Arts in South Asia, West Asia, and Central Asia
(India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Tibet)

SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRY INDIGENOUS INFLUENCE FOREIGN INFLUENCE

• INDIA

Rangoli-It is one of the most Chitra Lakshana, an early treatise on The patterns include the face of
beautiful and most pleasing art forms Indian painting, attributed the idea of Hindu deities, peacock motifs and
of India. It comes from the words rangoli to Lord Brahma. floral designs.
“rang” meaning color and “aavalli”
meaning colored creepers or row of
colors.

• SAUDI ARABIA

Arabian rug, typically a warp is
tightly strung on a loom vertically.
The individual knots are tied on the
warp according to a design on a
cartoon, or pattern.
Arabian rugs are known for the vivid,
almost eccentric colors and intricate
designs.
Arabian carpets consist of a field of
interlocking geometric shapes.
Another feature that is often seen is
Arabic calligraphy in the design.
Sometimes, one will also find a
medallion carpet, similar to those that
may be seen frequently in Persia.
The Moroccan rugs include the
Berber carpets that are made from
un-dyed wool with only a few
colors used to produce the designs.
Egyptian carpets are;
Mamluk carpets- large carpets
feature geometric patterns Cairo
show a heavy influence from the
Persian rugs that features
medallions, palmettes, and floral
patterns.

SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRY INDIGENOUS INFLUENCE FOREIGN INFLUENCE

• PAKISTAN

Pakistan, brightly colored It first appeared on trucks and lorries In Pakistan, truck art has origins
flamboyant trucks painted with driven by Sikh transporters who would dating back to the 1920s, when
images of idealized landscapes, paint a portrait of their spiritual Gurus, Bedford trucks imported from
famous personalities, flowers and or those who helped form the Sikh England invaded the country’s
trees religion. streets.
 • TIBET

A mandala is a spiritual and ritual
symbol in Asian cultures. It can be
understood in two different ways:
externally as a visual representation
of the universe or internally as a
guide for several practices that take
place in many Asian traditions,
including meditation.
The word mandala is a Sanskrit term
that means
“circle” or “discoid object”.
Mandalas are objects of devotion they
can be painted on paper, wood, stone,
cloth or even on a wall.
Mandalas have been found in
dream catchers as a means to
protect the individual sleeping. A
popular item in Western cultures,
you can easily identify the shape
and patterns of a mandala within
most dream catchers.

Assessment 2
IDENTIFICATION: Answer the following questions by choosing the correct term on the box below.

Truck arts Circle Arabian rug Rangoli Mandala Dream Catcher

_________1. A warp is tightly strung on a loom vertically, also known for the vivid almost electric colors and
intricate designs.
_________2. Brightly colored 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.
_________3. A spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures.
_________4. One of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India.
_________5. The word mandala is a Sanskrit term meaning ___________.

INDIA Arts & Crafts guided by Traditional Techniques

A loom is a device used to weave cloth and tapestry. The
basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under
tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft threads. The
precise shape of the loom and its mechanics may vary, but
the basic function is the same.
:

Charpai is well known bedstead due to its

natural qualities mostly it is used in warm
areas; its net is made of cotton, natural fiber,
and date leaves. It's a very simple design that's
very easy to construct.

SAUDI ARABIA Arts & Crafts guided by Traditional Techniques

 Dowry Baskets Most commonly found in the Qatif region,
these baskets would be used by brides to carry their
dowry. These would be carried on the head, with the
smaller basket on top.

Incense Burner These are still used

today in most Saudi homes. Earlier it was made of wood with the
shallow part covered in lead and decorated with brass. They would also
contain mirror designs on the sides. Incense burners were made from
clay in some regions.

PAKISTAN Arts & Crafts guided by Traditional Techniques

Bags The artistic & cultural look on the handmade bags
is appreciated in the world. The handmade handicraft bags
standout among the rest because of its uniqueness. This
involves long man hours of knitting and stitching patterns
by our dedicated labor, thus facilitating our
customers with distinctive handmade designs.

TIBET Arts & Crafts guided by Traditional Techniques

Tapestries are the traditional handicrafts in Tibet. Their

styles vary according to local customs. There are carpets,
tapestries and cushions in the style. The features of
Tibetan carpet include: unique weaving method, bright
and harmonious color, soft and delicate carpet surface,
unfading washing and durability. The Tibetan Tapestries'
pattern has a strong ethnic color, so it has a high value of
appreciation and collection.

wool is a kind of wool cloth woven by hand. It has many

colors such as black, red, and green. It is the main material
for Tibetan clothing, shoes, and hats. It is durable

Assessment 3

Instructions: Multiple Choose Read the question carefully. Write your answer before the
number.

______1. What is the masterpiece of Pakistani culture and are of communication to other
areas around the world?
A. Bags B. Charpai C. Dowry basket D. Tapestry

_______2. It has a strong ethnic color and high value of appreciation and collection and
tapestries?
A. Bags B. Charpai C. Dowry basket D. Tapestry
_______3. What is the Saudi’s Arabia well known arts and crafts?
A. Bags B. charpai C. Dowry basket D. Tapestry

_______4. What is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India?
A. Diwali B. Carpet C. Rangoli D. truck Art

_______5. What is a simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders upper body, and
arms, and sometimes also over the head?
A. Loom B. Ornate C. Shawl D. Yurt

Development of Traditional and Functional Arts and Crafts of

South, Central and West Asia
(India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Tibet)

INDIA
Periods of Indian Art
• Ancient Period (3900 BCE-1200 CE)
Some evidences of the early civilization are bronze and copper
statuettes and steatite seals, which show vigour and concern for
surface texture as constantly characterized in Indian art.
The Ajanta Caves of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave
monuments that date back from the 2nd century BCE to the 600
CE, including paintings and sculptures considered to be
masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, as well as frescos that are reminiscent of the
Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka.

• Classical Period (5th to 6th centuries)

The image of Shiva, the destroyer, develops into Shiva the

Cosmic-dancer represented by a four-armed figure, where one hand
holds the fire with which he destroys, another holds a drum, which
is the first sound heard in the world during creation, then the third
arm points up in a reassuring gesture, and a fourth arm points
down to the dwarf in which he dances to.
• Islamic Ascendancy (1192-1757) 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 (16th Century)

 Moguls contributed to the enrichment of Indian culture, in
painting and in architecture.
The most splendid example is the Taj Majal built in 1632 by
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
Arts and Crafts of India
Diwali
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the
world in October or November.
Rangoli
 Rangoli is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India.

PAKISTAN
Pakistani architecture is divided into four recognized periods:
• Pre-Islamic
• Islamic
• Colonial
• Post-Colonial
Around the middle of the 3rd millennium BCE, an advanced urban culture
developed for the first time in the region, with large buildings, some of which still survive
to this day like Mohenjo Daro, Harappa, and Kot Diji which are among the pre-Islamic
settlements that are now tourist attractions.

Mohenjo Daro Harappa Kot Diji

The marvellous artisanship is
the most renowned cultural
identification of Pakistan.

Pakistani artisans are very brilliant and genius in their skill.

Whether it is embroidery, weaving, printing or designing they are master in
every quality.

SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia has a rich history of crafts. These were not works of art, rather the
essence of daily life in the Kingdom.
1. Weaving
From camel shoulder decorations to tents, the Saudis of the past weaved
everything! The prominent design in Bedouin weaving is the longitudinal stripes in plain
weaves.
2. Pots
Pottery would be used for the storage of food. A hole would be dug in the ground
to keep the pot. The common method of making these was wheel throwing.
3. Dowry Baskets
Most commonly found in the Qatif region, these baskets would be used by brides
to carry their dowry. These would be carried on the head, with the smaller basket on
top.
4. Dresses and costumes
Traditional Saudi costumes are usually very decorative and in combinations of
black and burgundy.
5. Baskets
Palm fiber from palm leaf and grass blades would be used to make circular mats
and baskets.
6. Jewelry
While men would adorn their rides or swords, women adorned themselves with
jewellery. These were also considered the signs of a woman’s status and wealth.

TIBET
For more than a thousand years, Tibetan artists have played a key role in the
cultural life of Tibet. From designs for painted furniture to elaborate murals in religious
buildings, their efforts have permeated virtually every facet of life on the Tibetan plateau.

The vast majority of surviving artworks created before the mid-20th century are
dedicated to the depiction of religious subjects, with the main forms being thangka,
distemper paintings on cloth.

Tibetan men and women use rich displays of artifacts, or jewelry

as a way of expressing their happiness and importance.

Tibetan clothing is a great display of Tibetan culture- it

reflects the cultures values and beliefs.
 Women are wearing traditional Tibetan dress. The apron is worn to indicate she
is married. If a woman becomes a widow or divorced, she no longer wears an apron.

Mandala
A mandala is a repetitive geometric pattern
which begins at a central dot and works outward.
Mandalas are symbolic in many cultures and
often symbolize wholeness and unity.
 Assessment 4
Word Search!
Search for the terms used in the example of each term in the topic and write the meaning or
example of each term.

COMMONALITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF DECORATIVE ARTS AND

FESTIVALS OF SOUTH-WEST-CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES
(INDIA, PAKISTAN, SAUDI ARABIA AND TIBET)

Culture plays an important role in the development of any nation. It represents a set of
shared attitudes, values, goals and practices. Culture and creativity manifest themselves in
almost all economic, social and other activities.

DECORATIVE ARTS - the arts concerned with the production of high-quality objects that
are both useful and beautiful.
Tanjore and Mysore Paintings of India

Tanjore paintings have a brilliant jewel-like appearance which is

achieved by judiciously using real gold and silver foil, precious and
semiprecious stones, beads, mirrors, and powdered metals – gold in
particular.
Pottery of Pakistan

In Pakistan, pottery is very famous in the province of Sindh. There is a village

called Hala, home of ancient artisans called ‘Kashigars’ popular
for making pots and tiles of various shapes, earthenware and glazed
ceramics.
Jewelleries of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s geographical closeness to Africa, India, and other

Arab states meant that the Kingdom’s different regions evolved to have
their own styles of jewellery – heavily influenced by their neighbouring
countries.

Decorative Knife of Tibet

Knives are a bigger part of the culture than you may

expect. Most every Tibetan man and woman carries one.
They’re used for slaughtering animals, cutting down trees
and other plants, and also, on a more decorative front, as
accessories— with their silver-finished, intricately patterned
sheathes, that’s no shock. These daily staples of

FESTIVALS - is an event ordinarily celebrated

by a community and centring on some
characteristic aspect of that community and its religion or
cultures.

Diwali of India

Diwali, or Deepavali, is also known as the Festival of Lights and is India's most anticipated and
biggest festival of the year. Diwali is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the triumph of light over
darkness with fireworks, clay lanterns called diyas, and string lights.

Eid Al-Fitr of Pakistan

Eid Al-Fitr in Pakistan, Muslims read Eid Salaat

then go to places to enjoy Eid. There are games,
rides and different kinds of food in towns and villages. In
the city, there is a lot of rush and traffic. In the morning,
after Eid Salaat, Pakistanis' make dishes like Halva
served with Puri bread or Naan.

Janadriyah National Festival

Saudi Arabia’s biggest folk and cultural festival

takes place for two weeks each February in
Janadriyah, about 30 miles from Riyadh. Thrilling
horse and camel races are among the highlights
of what may be Saudi Arabia’s liveliest non- religious
public gathering.
.
Butter Lamp Festival in Tibet

Is the last climax of the New Year Festival

and the celebration of Monlam Prayer Festival. Lamas and
artisans make butter sculptures of different figures,
flowers, birds and animals and display them on the
shelves at Jokhang Monastery, which are lit by lanterns
as night falls.

Philippines as we all know is also a diverse country in terms of arts and festivals. We have
abundance of decorative arts and festivals here in our country but we are going to pick one of
each.

Capiz Shell

Capiz is a province of the Philippines in Western Visayas,

famous for its seashells and pearls. Capiz is also the name of
the flat and transparent outer shell of placuna placenta,
a mollusc found in the shallow coastal waters.

Sinulog Festival

The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural

and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in
Cebu City, and is the centre of the Santo Niño Catholic celebrations in the Philippines.

Match and Fill:

Instructions: Written below are descriptions of the Decorative arts and Festivals of India,
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Tibet. A Word Pool is given and contains the arts and crafts that
match the descriptions. Write your answer in the space provided beside the number.

*Janadriyah National Festival *Eid Al Fitr *Jewellry

*Decorative Knife *Pottery *Diwali

*Tanjore and Mysore Painting *Butter Lamp Festival

__________1. Muslims read Eid Salaat then go to places to enjoy Eid. There are games, rides and
different kinds of food in towns and villages.
__________2. A decorative art in India that is made out of real gold and silver foil,
precious and semi-precious stones, beads, mirrors, and powdered metals – gold in
particular.
__________3. Saudi Arabia’s biggest folk and cultural festival takes place for two weeks each
February in Janadriyah, about 30 miles from Riyadh. Thrilling horse and camel
races are among the highlights of what may be Saudi Arabia’s liveliest non-
religious public gathering.
__________4. The last climax of the New Year Festival and the celebration of Monlam Prayer
Festival.
__________5. Most every Tibetan man and woman carries one. They’re used for slaughtering
animals, cutting down trees and other plants, and also, on a more decorative front,
as accessories—with their silver-finished, intricately patterned sheathes, that’s no
shock.

K E Y T O C O R R E C T I O NS

5. Decorative Knife
4. Butter Lamp Festival
3. Janadriyah National Festival
2. Tanjore and Mysore Painting
1. Eid Al Fitr
POST-TEST

5. Diwali
4. TRUE
3. Rangoli
2. Shiva
1. Mandala
RECAP

5. C. Janadriyah National Festival

4. A. Decorative Knife
3. B. Diwali
2. D. Tanjore and Mysore Painting
1. A. Butter Lamp Festival
PRE-TEST
 KEY TO CORRECTION

PRE TEST

1. Mandala : Tibet
2. Shiva : India
3. Dowry Basket : Saudi Arabia
4. Mohenjo Daro : Pakistan
5. Diwali : India

POST TEST

s and unity.
Post-Test(assessment 1)
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. D

Assessment 2

1. Arabian rug

2. Truck art

3. Mandala

4. Rangoli

5. Circle

Assessment 3

1. a

2. d

3. c

4. c

5. c
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