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ARTS 8
THIRD QUARTER
Quarter 3 - WEEK 1 - 4
Lesson 1- 4:
South, Central, and West Asian Arts
This module was designed and created especially for you. This will help you
understand the vocal and instrumental music of South Asia and Middle East.
1. analyze elements and principles of art in the production of arts and crafts
inspired by the cultures of South Asia, West Asia, and Central Asia.
2. identify characteristics of arts and crafts in specific countries in South, West
and Central Asia: India (rangoli, katak, mendhi, diwali); Saudi Arabia (carpet
design); Pakistan (truck art); and Tibet (mandala).
3. reflect on and derive the mood, idea or message from selected artifacts and art
objects.
4. appreciate the artifacts and art objects in terms of their utilization and their
distinct use of art elements and principles.
5. incorporate the design, form, and spirit of South, West, and Central Asian
artifacts and objects to one’s creation.
6. trace the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences that are
reflected in the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft.
What I Know
Before you start reading this module and performing your learning tasks, let us
check what you already know about the South, Central and West Asian Arts.
Pre-Assessment
A. Directions: Read each question carefully, and then choose the letter with the best
answer. Write your answers on the answer sheet provided in this module.
1. They are typically produced on paper or cloth, draws on surface with threads,
fashioned in bronze or built-in stone.
a. Mandala b. Rangoli c. Rugs d. Truck Art
2. A term from the Sanskrit word ’rangavalli’ which means rows of color.
a. Mandala b. Rangoli c. Rugs d. Truck Art
5. These are circles contained within a square arranged into sections that are all
organized around a single, central point.
a. Mandala b. Rangoli c. Rugs d. Truck Art
9. It is made of wood with the shallow part covered in lead and decorated with
brass.
A. Butter Lamp B. Camel Skin Lamp C. Incense Burners D. Shiva
B. Identify which country the picture come from. Write your answer on the blank
below the number.
4. __________________ 5. _____________________
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 vigor 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.
Mahabharata Ramayana
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.
The culture of Saudi Arabia is defined by its Islamic heritage, its historical role
as an ancient trade center, and its Bedouin traditions.
Saudi society has evolved over the years their values and traditions- from
customs, hospitality to their style of dressing, adapting with modernization. Islam
influenced nearly all aspects of Arabian cultural and spiritual life, but it is the deep
roots of Nomadic Bedouin society that shaped the country’s Cultural Heritage in
traditional crafts.
Saudi Arabia has a rich history of crafts. These were not working 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 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.
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
jewelry. These were also considered the signs of a woman’s status and wealth.
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.
Most 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.
INDIA: RANGOLI
ARTIFACTS and ARTS OBJECTS of SOUTH, CENTRAL and WEST ASIAN ARTS
(India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tibet)
INDIA: DIWALI
Indigenous and Foreign influences of Arts in South Asia, West Asia, and
Central Asia (India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Tibet)
RANGOLI
Rangoli is an art form originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which
patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as coloured rice,
coloured sand, quartz powder, flower petals, and coloured rocks.
The purpose of Rangoli is to feel strength, generosity, and it is thought to bring
good luck. Design depictions reflect traditions, folklore, and practices that are unique
to each area.
You will need:
❖ ¼ illustration board
❖ glue
❖ paper plate
❖ pencil
❖ colored sand / powder / colored paper cut into small pieces or Magazine
cut into small pieces.
Directions:
1. Sketch a design unique from your area (a local icon or product) in a ¼ illustration
board using a pencil.
2. Finalize the outline with heavier lines.
3. Use glue to outline your design.
4. Roll a paper plate into a cone and snip a small hole in the narrow end.
5. Fill the larger opening with colored sand/powder. Use your finger as a stopper on
the small hole you made, to control the flow of the sand/powder.
6. This is the most interesting step, and usually the most fun. Fill in your design
with sand according to your choice and color combination. In Indian culture, it is
important to completely fill in your Rangoli, leaving no open spaces.
TOTAL POINTS
Equivalent Rating: Highest Possible Score: 30 points
Excellent: 30 100 points
Very Good: 26 to 29 95 points
Good: 21 to 25 90 points
Average: 16 to 20 80 points
Needs Improvement: 6 to 15 75 points
Post-Assessment
This part serves as the quiz or summative assessment for this module.
Directions: Read each question carefully, and then choose the letter with the best
answer. Write your answers on the answer sheet provided in this module.
1. What is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India?
a. Rangoli b. Mandala c. Arabian Rugs d. Truck Art
2. Which of the following country considered their artworks as the essence of daily
life in their Kingdom?
a. India b. Pakistan c. Saudia Arabia d. Tibet
3. Which of the following is considered the signs of a woman’s status and wealth?
a. jewelry c. dowry baskets
b. dresses and costumes d. houses
5. Which country has a marvelous artisanship that is why they have the most
renowned cultural identification?
a. India b. Pakistan c. Saudia Arabia d. Tibet
7. Which of the following is known for the vivid, almost have electric colors and
intricate designs?
a. Rangoli b. Mandala c. Arabian Rugs d. Truck Art
8. Which of the following arts craft is defined by having brightly colored flamboyant
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.
a. Rangoli b. Mandala c. Arabian Rugs d. Truck Art
10. What is the lamp that used in nearly Tibetan temple, household, and altar?
a. Butter lamp c. Diwali lamp
b. Camel skin lamp d. Incense
12. Who is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate that is known as the destroyer?
a. Bhrama b. Lakshmi c. Shiva d. Vishnu
13. Which of the following refers to a spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures.
a. Rangoli b. Mandala c. Arabian Rugs d. Truck Art
14. Which of the following refers to Hindu New Year and also known as the “Festival
of Lights“?
a. Butter lamp c. Diwali
b. Camel skin lamp d. Lakshmi
15. Which of the following is known for the vivid, almost have electric colors and
intricate designs?
a. Rangoli b. Mandala c. Arabian Rugs d. Truck Art
17. Which of the following arts refers to the protection of an individual while sleeping?
a. Rangoli b. Mandala c. Arabian Rugs d.Dream Catcher
18. What do you call a small piece of desert crafted from dried camel skin?
a. Camel skin lamp c. Incense burner
b. Diyas d. Lamp
19. Which of the following 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
B. True or False
Direction: Write True if the statement is correct otherwise write False.
________21. Ajanta Caves is 30 rock-cut cave monuments famous for its murals.
________22. Taj Majal was built by Sha Jaha in memory of his wife.
________23. Mohenjo Daro, Harappa, and Kot Diji are pre-Islamic settlements.
________24. Saudi has a rich history of crafts.
________25. Rangoli is a popular form of South Asian decoration on trucks.
Q V H R A N G O L I I P
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E C H G P A F D M A E B 5. ________ - ________________________
R D I W A L I V B E T D 6. ________ - ________________________
T A V S D A F X Z W R E
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Y S A U D I A R A B I A
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I T A J M A J A L G J K
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P A K I S T A N N B G F
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Department of Education (2013). Music and Arts of Asia- Grade 8 Learner’s Material
(pp. 111- 117,123-128). Pasig City: DepEd
Answer Key
Pre-Assessment
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3. D
4. D
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. C
11. Pakistan
12. India
13. Tibet
14. Saudi Arabiaa
15. Western Countries
Name: _____________________________________
Grade Level & Section: _____________________
Teacher’s Feedback:
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