Arts of

South,
West, and
Central Asia
I can…..
analyze an example of art from South, West, and
Central Asian countries;
describe how the elements and principles of design
are used;
explain the distinguishing characteristics of
representative art from South, West, and Central
Asian countries related to their history and culture;
and
analyze the relationship of functions of art from
South, West, and Central Asian countries to the lives
of people.
 What do you
know about West
Asia?
 - MIDDLE EAST

West - Historical birthplace of the

Jews, Assyrians, Arabs, Persians,
Turks, and other ethnic and

Asia
national groups
- Origin of three Abrahamic
faiths: Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam
Arts of - Includes both arts of
Bedouin nomads and

Saudi those of the sedentary

peoples of the regions
such as Hejaz, Tihamah,
Arabia Asir, and the Najd
WUSUM

Tribal
symbols that
were carved
by Bedouins
POETRY
One of the
highest
expressions
of literary
art.
THAWB
Ankle-
length shirt
of wool or
cotton
GHUTRA

Large
square of
cotton
BISHT

Outer
cloak
ABAYA

Black
outer
cloak
SHAYLA

Black
scarf
CARPETS
Currently engaged
in the production of
carpets because of
the importance and
demand for
household carpets
worldwide.
 - Include architecture,

Arts of painting, literature,

music, weaving,
pottery, calligraphy,
Iran metalworking, and
stonemasonry
CARPETS
Produce
and export
handmade
carpets
LOTFOLLAH MOSQUE

Made of
marble
LOTFOLLAH MOSQUE

Made of
marble
LOTFOLLAH MOSQUE

Made of
marble
 ARCHITECTURE

Displays structural and Seventh among

First to use Math, aesthetic variety that are
countries with the
Geometry, and connected iconographic
most archeological
motifs that show unity,
Astronomy in cosmic symbolism, and
ruins and attractions
their architecture fuses tradition and that dates from
experience antiquity
Arts of - Mixture of various
elements of Islamic
Turkey cultures and
Western cultures
PAINTING
Influenced and
inspired by
contemporary
painting styles
FAUVISM

Contemporary
painting styles
CUBISM

Contemporary
painting styles
CARPET

Knotted or
pile-woven
floor
TURKISH CARPETS

Tied with the

Usually made
Turkish
of wool and symmetrical
cotton knot
THE END!
 PERFORMANCE TASK NO. 3

MANDALA YARN WEAVING

• 8 Wooden sticks
• Yarn (different color)
• Scissors
• Any liquid craft glue
• Ruler and marker