8

ARTS
Quarter 1 - Module 2

SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARTS

ARTS – Grade 8
Alternative Learning Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Southeast Asian Arts
Revised Copy 2021

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: no copyright shall subsist in any work
of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or
office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit.
Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of
royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,
trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders.
Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their
respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership
over them.

Development Team of the Module

Compiler/Writer: LEA SANDRA B. ABELLANA– Teacher III, Pit-os NHS
Editors: ROY C. GENARES – Principal I, Sirao Integrated School
DESIREE Y. PERALES - Assisting Principal Lahug Night High School
ROWENA L. AGUILON – MT1 Pardo National High School
Management Team:
RHEA MAR A. ANGTUD EdD
Schools Division Superintendent
BERNADETTE A. SUSVILLA, EdD
Assistant Schools Superintendent
GRECIA F. BATALUNA
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
VANESSA L. HARAYO
EPSvr, LRMDS
RENEZAR T. FEROLINO
EPSvr MAPEH

Printed in the Philippines by: DepEd Cebu City Division, RO7

Office Address: New Imus Road, Cebu City
Telefax: (032) 255 15 16/328-2020
E-mail Address: cebu.city@deped.gov.ph

i
Introduction
The following are some reminders in using this module:

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 What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in this module.
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 through with it.

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!

About the Module

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you learn about the
Southeast Asian arts and crafts. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

This module is divided into three lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – Fabric Designs of Southeast Asia
Lesson 2 – Arts and Crafts of Southeast Asia
Lesson 3 – Sculpture of Southeast Asia

1
 What I Know

Direction: Answer the questions below and write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is Thailand textile made of?
A. cotton B. silk
C. both cotton and silk D. none of the above
2. What country can we find the famous wayang kulit?
A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Philippines D. Thailand
3. Batik textile is famous in the countries below except.
A. Brunei B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Thailand
4. Below are countries of Southeast Asia except:
A. China B. Laos C. Myanmar D. Thailand
5. What is the name of the famous stone carving in Cambodia?
A. Angkor wat B. Famosa C. Stone art D. Wat Pho
6. What country can we find Golden threads silks that can be used as patterns containing
centuries-old symbols and characters?
A. Cambodia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Vietnam
7. These are made from rice paper with a bamboo frame, which contain a fuel cell or small
candle.
A. sky Lantern B. songkok C. wau kite D. wayang kulit
8. It is a cap widely worn mostly among Muslim males in formal gatherings.
A. sky lantern B. songkok C. wau kite D. wayang kulit
9. It is the official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and
the body of a fish.
A. Bul-ol B. Merlion C. Wau Kite D. Wayang kulit
10. A process to create patterns by tying and dying the portions of the yarn before weaving
begins.
A. dying B. ikat technique C. Sericulture D. uneven twill
11. What fabric is found in Vietnam?
A. batik B. ikat C. golden thread silk D. Sihn
12. Below are motifs of Vietnamese paintings except:
A. landscapes B. pagodas C. scenes of daily life D. temple
13. It is a type of carving that decorates the doors, walls, and windows of Malay houses.
A. bas form B. metal carvings C. relief carving D. wood carving
14. Below are motifs of Batik except:
A. birds B. flowers C. leaves D. crabs
15. What handicraft of Cambodia is used for their daily livelihood?
A. baskets B. cap guitar C. fabric D. guitar

2
 Lesson Fabric Designs of Southeast Asia
1

What I Need To Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

• name different types of weaving;
• distinguish the elements and principle of arts used in Southeast Asian fabrics
according to motifs;
• compare art characteristics of Southeast Asia to locality specifically in terms of fabric;
and
• discuss the importance of Southeast Asian fabrics to its culture and daily lives.

What’s In

Activity 1.1 “ Pangita-a Ko”

Instruction: Below is a puzzle containing the name of the countries of Southeast Asia. Write
the ten countries on the space provided for.

P A L K J H G R A M N A Y M

T H A I L A N D H F B D S A

W P I T R W R R I D R T M E

D O N L A O S E M C U A A R

C F D H I E P V T O N T L O

G G O I A P L Q M T E E A P

N Y N L B V P T E O I M Y A

J V E P Y B L I R W E O S G

I P S O U N V L N E E D I N

C F I V F M T Y N E B M A I

C C A M B O D I A A S W S S

3
 What’s New/What is it

Let us learn more about fabric characteristics of Southeast Asia!

(Adapted from: Music and Arts of Asia Learner’s Module 2013)

Thailand, Cambodia and Laos

Did you know that Thai weavers raised caterpillars on a steady diet of mulberry leaves so they
can produce Thai silk? Thai silk is produced cocoons of Thai silkworms. Thai silk making is its
finest arts because of the unique manufacturing process and bearing unique patterns and
colors.

Cambodian textiles used natural dyes coming from insect nest -RED DYE, indigo – BLUE
DYE, prohut bark -YELLOW AND GREEN DYE and ebony bark -BLACK DYE. They use Ikat
technique and uneven twill from weaving. Ikat technique is to create patterns by tying and
dying the portions of the yarn before weaving begins. Uneven twill produces single of two-
colored fabrics.

Cambodian silk is sold domestically, where it is used as sampot (wrap skirts), furnishings, and
pidan (pictorial tapestries).Cambodia is also known for cotton textiles which are homemade
by rural women and is used as garments and for household purposes.

In Laos, only weaver can interpret the story of their textile designs. The stories are greatly
seen in Sihn—the Lao women’s ankle-long skirt. It is interesting to note that the Lao women
weave their own Sihn that they can wear for their lifetime. Lao textiles can be determined with
its inanimate and animate wool designs – crabs, snakes, butterflies, birds, and others.

Vietnam

Golden thread silks were born in Vietnam and they used patterns containing centuries-old
symbols and characters.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,

Famous batik making in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore has been taught for over a
thousand years. Batik refers to the process of dyeing the fabric by making use of resist
technique: covering areas of cloth with a dye-resistant substance to prevent them from
absorbing colors. There are two categories of Batik designs, geometric and free form designs.
Batik can also be hand-painted, or block painted.

Malaysian Batik is famous for its geometric designs or spirals. Leaves and flowers are also
incorporated in the designs. The term batik is a related to Malay word titik, which means
“point”, “dot”, or “drop”.

In Singapore, batik is featured as the uniform of flight attendants for the official flag of their
carrier airlines.

4
 What I Have Learned

You have come this far! You discovered that art has been part of Southeast Asians’ culture for so many years
now. Let us check if you still remember what you have learned in this lesson.

Instruction: Reflect on the following questions by answering it. Write your answers on the space provided.

• What is Ikat-technique?
_____________________________________________________________________
• What are the tyes of Batik designs?
_____________________________________________________________________
• What are the types of weaving used in Souteast Asia?
_____________________________________________________________________
• How does fabric making help the Southeast Asians?
_____________________________________________________________________
• How is fabric being use by the Southeast Asians as part of their living?
_____________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Activity 1.2: “Coin Purse Ko, Mugna Ko”

Let us know how much you appreciate the fabric design of Southeast Asia. Do this activity
using the materials you can find at home. This activity will develop your creativity and the
things you also learn in your technology and livelihood education.

Instruction: Look for any unused plain cloth at home. Use it as your material for making a
coin purse. Apply Batik designs to it using a poster paint or a pentel pen.

Expected Output
Materials:
• Unused cloth
• Needle
• Thread
• Button/zipper
• Poster paint (if there is) or Pentel pen
This Photo by Unknown Author

Image 9 Source:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156857

5
Rubric

Category Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (6) Needs

Improvement (4)

Creativity and Your output is Your creativity Your creativity Creativity is not
Skill very creative, and skill is and skill is seen in your
and your skill is good. fair. Some output and your
superb. lapses are skills need more
seen. practice.

Patterns and Applied patterns You applied You hardly You did not apply
Designs and designs of patterns and apply patterns pattern and
Batik. designs of Batik and designs of designs of Batik.
Application
but it is not Batik.
clearly seen.

Overall look of Your output Your output is Your output is Your output
the output looks perfectly nice. a little needs
wonderful. unclean. improvement.

Lesson Arts and Crafts of Southeast Asia

2

What I Need To Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

• reflect on message from selected artifacts and art objects;

• distinguish the elements and principle of arts used in Southeast Asian arts and crafts;
and
• compare art characteristics of Southeast Asia to locality specifically in terms of arts
and crafts.

6
 What ‘s In

Activity 2.1: “Balikon Ta Ang Kahapon”

In the previous lesson, we have learned the different fabric designs of Southeast Asia and its
uses. The unique patterns and colors of their fabrics proved its rich culture. Let us review some
points before we proceed to the new lesson.
Instruction: Draw a smiley face if the statement is true and sad face if the
statement is false on the space provided before the number.
__________1. Lao women weave their own Sihn that they can wear for their lifetime.
__________2. Thai weavers raised caterpillars so they can produce cotton textile.
__________3. The categories of Batik designs are geometric and uneven twill designs.
__________4. Golden Silk fabrics are found in Vietnam.
__________5. Cambodian cotton textiles are used as garments and for household purposes.

What’s new /What is it

Interesting facts about Southeast Asian Arts and Crafts

(Cited From: "Flying Lanterns | Paper Lanterns | Sky Lanterns in Thailand." https://www.phuket-travel-secrets.com/flying-lanterns.html).

Flying lanterns in Thailand are made from rice paper with a bamboo
frame, which contain a fuel cell or small candle. When the fuel cell is lit, the
flame heats the air inside the lantern, casing the lantern to rise. Once
airborne, the sky lantern will rise until the fuel cell or candle stays alight.
When the candle burns out, the sky lantern will float back to the ground.

Cambodian handicrafts are part of their traditional culture and their

livelihood as they produce textiles, baskets, jars, pottery, and other tools for
their daily use.

Vietnamese painting typically showcases the countryside,

landscapes, pagodas, historical events of scenes of daily life.

7
 Wayang kulit is a type of puppet show that is famous in Indonesia. It
depicts epic stories of the gods in shadow play. The puppet come in all
sizes, ranging from 25 cm to 75 cm. The puppets are usually made of
buffalo and goat hide and mounted on bamboo sticks.

Wau Kite in Malay is a uniquely designed Malaysian kite. Its

wings are like an Arabic letter (pronounced as “wow”).

The Songkok is a cap widely worn mostly among Muslim males in

formal gatherings. It comes from many colorful variations to suit
individual tastes and styles.

What I Have Learned

Let us check how far have you learned about Southeast Asian arts and crafts.
Instruction: Write the characteristics or functions of arts and crafts on the boxes provided.

Characteristics
Southeast
Asian Arts and

8
 What I Can Do

Activity 2.2 “Mananum Kita Ug Maglipay”

Instruction: Below is a famous “Planting Rice” painting of Fernando Amorsolo. Share your thoughts
about the message of this painting. Write your answer on the separate sheet of paper.

Image 18 Source :https://bit.ly/2WLMGUh

Criteria Excellent (15) Good (10) Fair (7) Needs

Improvement (5)

Content or The message The message The The message or

Ideas or content is or content is a message or content is not
relevant to the little content is applicable to the
picture. appropriate to appropriate picture.
the picture. to the
picture.

Sentence Sentences are Sentences are Sentences Sentence

Construction well well are now well construction has to
constructed, constructed, constructed. be improved.
and structure and structure
invites is good.
expressive
reading.

Lesson
Sculptures of Southeast Asia
3

9
 What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

• appreciate the artifacts and art objects in terms of their utilization and their distinct use
of art elements and principles distinguish the elements and principle of arts used in
Southeast Asian arts and crafts; and
• reflect and incorporate in the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft or
artifact.

What’s In

In Lesson 2, you have learned about the different arts and crafts of Southeast Asia and its
characteristics. Let us recall some important things before we proceed to our new lesson.

Activity 3.1: “Balikon ug Handumon Ta”

Instruction: Answer the crossword puzzle using the description below.Write your answers
on a piece of paper. 1
4
3
2

Down:
1. a cap widely worn mostly among Muslim males 5

3. a country where we can witness sky lanterns

4. one of the handicrafts of Cambodia

Across:
2. puppet show that is famous in Indonesia
5. a craft in Vietnam that shows scenes of daily life events

10
 What’s new /What is it

Interesting facts about Southeast Asian Sculptures

Cambodia's best-known stone carving adorns the temples of Angkor, which are "renowned
for the scale, richness and detail of their sculpture". The art of stone carving became rare,
largely because older sculptures survived undamaged for centuries (eliminating the need for
replacements) and because of the use of cement molds for modern temple architecture
(Cambodian art, n.d.).
Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's oldest temples. It existed before Bangkok was established as
the capital by King Rama (Wat Pho, n.d.).
Vietnamese art has a long and rich history, the earliest examples of which date back as far as
the Stone Age around 8,000 BCE (Vietnamese art, n.d.). The origins of Dong Son culture may
be traced back to ancient bronze castings (Dong Son culture, n.d.).
Indonesian ancestors made carvings on stone axes, forging clay and other materials with very
simple motifs and workmanship. The materials used are clay, stone, wood, bamboo, leather,
and animal horns. Motives are still geometrically shaped lines, dots, and arches. Carving art
began to develop in the bronze age in the year 500 to 300 BC and they already used bronze,
gold, and silver. They are even familiar with casting techniques and have varied motives.
(Adapted from: Music and Arts Learner’s Module,2013)

Porta De Santiago (A Famosa) which translates to 'The Famous' in Portuguese is one of the
few oldest surviving remnants of European architecture in the whole of Asia. It was built in
1511 under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque (Cited From: "A Famosa - Wikipedia."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Famosa).

The Merlion is the official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's
head and the body of a fish (Merlion, n.d.).

What I Have Learned

Read and reflect the meaning of the acronym SCULPTURE.

S – Stones, metals, brass, and bronze are used as materials.

C – Carving art is famous in Southeast Asian countries.
U – Uses of sculpture is livelihood, religious icon, or idolatry, preserves tourism.

11
L – Laos has its famous Phra Bang’s image cast in gold.
P – Parks are common areas to promote nation’s crafts.
T – Thailand has its world-famous sculpture, wat pho.
U – Understand that ancient stone carvings are seen in caves
R – Relief sculpture is done with stones, marble, bronze, and wax.
E – Elaborate and vivid wooded sculpture are found in Indonesia.

What I Can Do

You have come this far! This time you are going to integrate what you have learned in an
artwork.

Activity 3.2 “Kinulit sa Kamot Ko”

Instruction: Using the stones you find at home, create a do-it-yourself (DIY) sculpture by applying the
characteristics of Southeast Asian sculpture.

Expected Sample Output

12
Rubric:

Category Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (6) Needs Improvement

(4)
Creativity and Skill Your output is Your creativity Your creativity Creativity is not seen
very creative, and skill is and skill is fair. in your output and
and your skill is good. Some lapses your skills need more
superb. are seen. practice.
Patters and Applied patterns You applied You hardly You did not apply
Designs and designs of patterns and apply patterns pattern and designs of
Application Batik. designs of and designs of Batik.
Batik but it is Batik.
not clearly
seen.
Overall look of the Your output looks Your output is Your output is Your output needs
output perfectly nice. a little unclean. improvement.
wonderful.

Assessment

Direction: Answer the questions below and write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. These are made from rice paper with a bamboo frame, which contain a fuel cell or small
candle.
A. sky lantern B. songkok C. wayang kulit D. wau kite
2. It is a cap widely worn mostly among Muslim males in formal gatherings.
A. sky lantern B. songkok C. wayang kulit D. wau kite
3. It is the official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and
the body of a fish.
A. Buo-ol B. Merlion C. Wau Kite D. Wayang kulit
4. A process to create patterns by tying and dying the portions of the yarn before weaving
begins.
A. dying B. Ikat-technique C. Sericulture D. uneven twill
5. What fabric is found in Vietnam?
A. batik B. golden thread silk C. Ikat D. Sihn
6. What is Thailand textile made of?
A. both cotton and silk B. cotton C. silk D. none of the above
7. What country can we find the famous wayang kulit?
A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Philippines D. Thailand

13
8. Batik textile is famous in the countries below except.
A. Brunei B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Thailand
9. Below are countries of Southeast Asia except:
A. China B. Laos C. Myanmar D. Thailand
10. What is the name of the famous stone carving in Cambodia?
A. Angkor wat B. Famosa C. Stone art D. Wat Pho
11. What country can we find Golden threads silks that can be used as patterns containing
centuries-old symbols and characters?
A. Cambodia B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Vietnam
12. Below are motifs of Batik except:
A. birds B. crabs C. flowers D. leaves
13. What handicraft of Cambodia is used for their daily livelihood?
A. baskets B. caps C. fabric D. guitar
14. Below are motifs of Vietnamese paintings except:
A. landscapes B. pagodas C. scenes of daily life D. temple
15. It is a type of carving that decorates the doors, walls, and windows of Malay houses.
A. Bas Form B. Metal Carvings C Relief Carving D. Wood Carving

14
 Answer Key

Activity .1.1 “Pangitaa Ko”

Activity 3.1 “Balikon Ug Handumon Ta”

1
S
4
J
O 3
2 W A Y A N G K U L I T
R G H
Activity 2.1 “Balikon Ta Ang Kagahapon” S K A
O I
5.
K L
4. A
3. 5 P A I N T I N G
2. D
1.

15
References
TEXTBOOK
Anido, B. et.al (2013). Music and Arts of Asia Learner’s Module. Book Media Press Inc. with
Printwell Inc. Mandaluyong City. pp 166-228.

WEBSITES
Cambodian art. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian_art
Image. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yi_peng_sky_lantern_festival_San_Sai_Thail
and.jpg
Image. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Borobodur_Relief.png
Cambodian art. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian_art
Dong Son culture. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dong_Son_culture
Image. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yi_peng_sky_lantern_festival_San_Sai_Thail
and.jpg
Image. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Borobodur_Relief.png
Merlion. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 6, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlion
Vietnamese art. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese_art
Wat Pho. (n.d.). Retrieved 7 4, 2020, from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Pho
Songkok Image : http://indotradition.blogspot.com/2013/05/songkok-indonesian-traditional-
clothes.html
Golden thread silk Image: http://www.goldenthreadsilks.com/vnfabric.html
Batik Image: https://www.fiverr.com/wajihakhalid/make-indonesian-batik-designs-with-
complete-dotted-details
Cambodian silk Image: http://www.2worldtours.com.au/cambodian-textiles.html
Thai Silk Image: https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/1032/thai-silk-it-s-the-best-
for-a-reason
Laos silk Image: https://hilltribeart.com/textiles
Brunei Textile: https://bit.ly/3eOivlp
Cambodian Handicrafts Image: https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/cambodia-
handicrafts.html
Vietnamese Paintings: https://www.nguyenartgallery.com/vietnamese-silk-painting/
Wayang Kulit Image: https://www.zacke.at/en/item/21256/wayang-kulit-shadow-puppet-
figure
Wau Kite Image: https://bit.ly/2ORIspv
Sky Lantern Image: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/05/thailand-sky-lanterns-
death-penalty
Image 8: (n.d.). Retrieved 7 21,2020, from https://torwen.blogspot.com/2011/09/trip-to-
philippines-cebu.html

16
Image 9: Retrieved 7 21,2020, from
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156857
Image 16 Source: https://bit.ly/2CqO7R7
Image 17 Source: https://bit.ly/3hmhGC3
Image 18 Source: https://bit.ly/2WLMGUh
Image 19 https://www.wikizero.com/en/Culture_of_Indonesia
Image 20 https://owlcation.com/humanities/khmer-stone-carvings
Image 21 "Porta De Santiago (A Famosa) Melaka - Malaysia Tourist ...."
http://malacca.attractionsinmalaysia.com/Porte-De-Santiago.php
Image 22: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulul
Image 23: https://www.slideshare.net/iamcarloluna/mapeh-8-arts-1st-quarter-sculpture
Image 25: http://www.bruneiresources.com/places/damuan_asean.html
Image 26: https://bit.ly/2WHzK1K
Image 27: https://travelmisfit.com/wat-pho-reclining-buddha/
Image 28: https://bit.ly/39l1eis
Image 29: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phils_Cebu_Lapu-Lapu_Monument.JPG
Image 31: https://scaniaz.blogspot.com/2015/02/26-fabulous-garden-decorating-ideas.html

Congratulations!
You are now ready for the next module. Always remember the following:

1. Make sure every answer sheet has your

▪ Name
▪ Grade and Section
▪ Title of the Activity or Activity No.
2. Follow the date of submission of answer sheets as agreed with your teacher.
3. Keep the modules with you AND return them at the end of the school year or
whenever face-to-face interaction is permitted.

17