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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ART

5
OVERVIEW
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Module 5 gives importance to art history, specifically to primitive, classical and Asian
art, and their examples.

MODULE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this module, you must have:
•differentiated and provided examples of artworks from each era.

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Primitive Art: Its History, Characteristics and Examples

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LESSON OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you must have:
• explained what primitive art is;

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• discussed the different artifacts/examples and characteristics of primitive art; and
• differentiated prehistoric art from Egyptian art.

ACTIVITY

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4 PICS IN 1 WORD
Look at the four pictures below and think of a word that best describes them
all. In five sentences explain why you chose the word associated with them. Write the
answers on your journal.
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© ivanovsky | Shutterstock)Stonehenge Museo de Altamira y D. Rodríguez. (2010,

- Google search. (n.d.). November 15

A. STONEHENGE B.THE ALTAMERA CAVE

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Callens Walter. (2008, September) Maise, Philip. (2013, March 28)

C. GOBUSTAN PETROGLYPHS D. MANUNGGUL JAR

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PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN RIVER NATIONAL PARK
Photo by: Sarah Jane Camarino, Underground River Puerto Princesa Palawan (May 5,2018)
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and voted as a New7Wonders of Nature in 2012.
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It also became a Ramsar Wetland Site in 2012.

Closely look at the picture collage, write anything that pops in

your mind about what you see.Your jounal is waiting.

DISCUSSION
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PRIMITIVE ART
Primitive Art is the oldest form of a. Paleolithic Period (2.5MILLION
artwork known to man. They are referred -8000 BCE) – Also known as the Old Stone
as the different historical period of art or Age, the climate in his period is colder.
the “early of the primitives” usually found Early humans look for shelter to give them
in artifacts. This is considered as a genre warmth and caves became their haven
of self-taught, untrained and naïve artists. where most pre-historic artworks were
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unearthed.
1. Prehistoric Art (before written history)

Prehistoric art was made before Three main art forms

written languages and records were
developed. Expertise in creating forms 1. Cave Painting - These are paintings
were based on imagination, figures, found on the walls and ceilings of caves
animals, food and anything visible which showed the need of early humans
to human eyes. Most of the artworks to communicate. They also serve as a
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developed in this era show the culture permanent mark for future explorers to
and beliefs of pre-historic people. It is understand the past.
believed that people in this time draw to
communicate with one another. 2. Rock Engraving - These are drawings
found on the rocks made by sharp tools.
There are three periods that
included this era: the Paleolithic,
Mesolithic and Neolithic. 3. Figurative Carving - These are usually
etched on the caves but are less striking
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compared to painting. They include b. Mesolithic Period (10,000 – 6,000
sketches of animals in simple lines. BCE) – Also known as the Middle Stone
Age, this is the period when ice began
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One of the Paleolithic art was
discovered in a cave in Lascaux, France. Human developed new techniques in
It was named “Hall of Bulls”. stone working. They used small chipped
stone tools called microliths and retouched
bladelets. Farming, fishing, hunting and
domesticating animals started here.
People start living in huts instead of caves.

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Prof.Saxx “Hall of Bulls” found in a cave Decouens,Didier. (2011, January 8)
in Lascaux, France BACKED EDGE BLADELET
Cave painting, engravings,
Paleolithic men use charcoal, iron,
ore, ground pigments and event plants to
paint on cave walls and ceilings. Reflected
in their drawings are religious rituals and
beliefs on life and fertility.
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architecture are the art forms developed
during this period.

c. Neolithic Period (8,000 – 3,000 BCE)

– Also known as the “New Stone Age”, it
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Venus of Willendorf is one of is in this period that men first developed
the best examples of a sculptural work agriculture and domesticated animals. As
reflected on this belief. It is a small figurine a result, life of Neolithic humans became
11.1cm / 4-3/8 inches in size made by a more stable. Permanent villages are built.
Paleolithic sculptor and was discovered Advance tools of stones, wood, animal
outside the Austrian village of Willendorf. bones are used, and pottery as well as
weaving skills were developed. Images
Each part has a major role in procreation
of humans are frequently depicted in
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and survival of species, thus the figure Neolithic paintings rather than animals.
has an oversized breast, enlarged hips Monumental and architectural structures
and round abdomen. were also created, one being the
“Stonehenge”.
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Stonehenges – a massive stone monument in

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Salisbury, England and was one part of a larger

sacred landscape
(Image: © ivanovsky | Shutterstock)
As the era reached its end,
evidences show that civilizations
succeeded in the different parts of the
Venus of Willendorf, c. 24,000-22,000 B.C.E., world. It was likewise noted that most
limestone 11.1 cm high (Naturhistorisches of the early civilizations started and
Museum, Vienna) (photo: Zucker,Steven. (2014,
March 14). prospered in river valleys.
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Started between c. 6000 - c. 3150 BCE, artworks in this era had something to

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do with religion. Images of animals, humans, and supernatural figures engraved on
rock walls were believed to be the source of balance and harmony, called as ma’at
(may-et). Egyptian art is heavily linked to perfect balance for they mirror the ideal world
of Gods. Egyptians believed that gods and spirits live in the statues they crafted.

Artists in this era use stone, wood, ivory, limestone, copper, bronze, gold,
silver, and even lapiz lazuli (a beautiful blue stone) in creating their works. Strict rules
are followed in their painting. One of which is showing the most prominent features of

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the human body from its visible angle. Sculptures produced in this time are stiff yet
formal and stylized. Their faces faced forward, left foot slightly ahead from the right,
and without open spaces curved.
The remains of pharaohs are mummified because Egyptians believed that the
human body should be preserved properly for the Ka (soul) to use in afterlife. Holy
carvings called as hieroglyphics are seen on pyramids and tombs of the royals.

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Egyptian civilization is divided into three periods: Old, Middle and New
Kingdom.

a. Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BC) – Known as the “Age of Pyramids”, this period
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showed Egyptian’s firm belief on afterlife. Tombs are built not just to inter the dead but
to secure their journey to life after death.

The most iconic architectural feature from this period are the pyramids which
served as final resting place for pharaohs. The most significant symbol of Egypt is the
Great Pyramid of Giza.
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“The Great Pyramid of Giza” Ienatsch,Zach. (2019, May 31).

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b. Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BC) – Known as the period of the “Reunifications”,
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Despite the growth of portrait, sculptures and fresco during this period, Egyptians
practice of making grand tombs to celebrate afterlife continued. Rock-cut tombs curved
in a living rock were made. Tombs also had large chambers and hallways, all adorned
and decorated for eternal life.

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Hartnagel,Gunter. (2011, December 27).
ABU SIMBEL, GREAT TEMPLE OF RAMSES II

c. New Kingdom (c. 1550–1069 BC) – Referred to as the “Egyptians Empire”, Amarna
Revolution led by King Akhenaton and Queen Nefertiti happened in this period. Sculptures
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produced during this time emphasized naturalism with inclusion of life-like features.

The greatest discovery

from the Egyptian civilization was
the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
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The tomb of the king who died at a

young age of 18 was discovered
in 1922 by archeologist Howard
Carter. His tomb was adorned
with numerous gold artworks
while his coffin was made of
solid gold. Like most mummified
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corpses, his was wrapped in

linen but the gold mask which
covered his face reaffirmed his
royalty.

Unger,Roland. (2016, January 1).

KING TUTANKHAMEN

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Examine the images below and identify what prehistoric art period they were
created and which ancient group of people produced them. Justify your answers.
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Hands at the Cuevas de las Dolmen of Guadalperal. Kebaran Culture Flint
Manos upon Río Pinturas Courtesy of Ruben Ortega Microliths
Mariano. (2005, August 12) Martin, Raices de Peraleda. Todd,Gary. (2019, May 5).
Goldstein,Caroline. (2019,
September 10).

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Bust of Queen Nefertiti Stonhenge Image
(photo: Dalbera, Jean-Pierre. © shootmybusiness/
(2014). Shutterstock.(n.d.).

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
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Write a brief response in your journal about the following questions.

1. How did primitive art become significant to art history?

2. Of the different artworks discussed, which among them you like most and why?
3. How are art and religion interrelated with each other during the Egyptian
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civilization?

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. https://www.fsusd.org/cms/lib03/CA01001943/Centricity/Domain/2087/
2. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/prehistoric-art/paleolithic/paleolithic-
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objects/a/venus-of-willendorf
3. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-arthistory/chapter/the-mesolithic-
period/
4. https://ictvisualarts.wordpress.com/category/art-history/prehistoric-art/neolithic/
5. https://www.ancient.eu/article/1077/a-brief-history-of-egyptian-art/
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_ancient_Egypt

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LESSON OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you must have:
• explained what classical art is;

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• discussed the different artifacts/examples and characteristics of classical art; and
• identified the difference between Greek and Roman art.

ACTIVITY

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PICTURE DESCRIPTION
Close your eyes and imagine the two pictures. Write creative insights about
them in your journal.
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STATUE OF DISCOBOLOS MARBLE BUST OF A MAN

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Shurygin,Ilya. (2011 Metropolotan Art Museum. (n.d.).

PRELIMINARY IDEAS

ANAGRAM
Unscramble the letters to form a word.
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1. ____________ A L C I S A L S C
2. ____________ O M R A N
3. ____________ E E K R G
4. ____________ Y T B A E U
5. ____________ U T E R U L C

Based on the anagram created, how are words interrelated? Discuss their connection.

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CLASSICAL ART
Classical Art (About 500 BC - AD 500) Four Periods in Greek Art

This period covers the culture, Geometric Period (Dark Ages) (c.900
style, artworks of Greece and Rome. – 700 BCE) – The Geometric Period
Popular art forms in this period include was a time when Greece was starting to

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sculptures, painted pottery, murals and recover from the Dark Ages. Most of the
mosaics. Art works from this time were artworks focused on geometric shapes
produced to honor significant personalities and patterns. Sculptural works flourished
and venerate gods and goddesses. during this period emphasized pottery.
Popular example is the Amphora, a two-
Characteristics of Classical Art handled geometric vase used as a grave

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marker but often as storage for water,
1. Artists gave importance to balance wine, oil and.
and harmony.
2. Figures were lifelike but often
idealized (more perfect than in real-
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life).
3. Figures were nude or draped in
togas.
4. Bodies looked active and motion was
believable.
5. Faces were calm and without
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emotion.
6. Common scenes feature heroic figure
or real people doing daily tasks.
7. Paintings have little background.
People and objects are bigger or
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smaller to make them closer or

farther away. Greek Amphora depicting Achilles
slaying Penthesilea
Achilles slaying Penthesilea, the queen of the
1. Ancient Greece – Greeks were Amazons, Attic black-figure amphora signed by
Exekias, c. 530-525 BCE;(photo courtesy of the
popular in their excellence in various fields trustees British Museum (n.d.).

and aspects of society. Ancient Greek Archaic Period (c.600-480 BCE) – There
art is well-known for the development of was a gradual change from geometric
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naturalistic but idealistic representation style to archaic style. Artwork during this
of human body as well as for their time focused on human figures as a result
sophisticated sculpture and architecture.
of Greece’s trading activities with other
The influence of Greek culture spread
civilizations. The most prominent figures
across the Roman Empire and many
during this period is the free-standing
other civilizations, and remain relevant
statues of kouroi (male) and korai (female).
until today.

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Kouros, Met Museum. (n.d.) Kore, Athens, Acropolis Museum.
(2005, October 17).

Classical Period (500 B.C.E.) – This is the peak of Greek sculptures and architecture
with the rebuilding of temples and creating artworks. The first major structure that was
rebuilt was the temple of Parthenon, dedicated to goddess Athena, their patron.
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Parthenon, Cartwright, Mark. (2014, December 20).

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reigned during this period. Artworks from

this time depicted reality, showcased
emotions and emphasized balance.
Laocoon and His Son is one of the best
sculptural works created during Hellenistic
Period. The sculpture depicts Laocoon, a
Trojan priest and his sons being strangled
by serpents.
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Laocoon and his Sons ,Ipox Studio. (2013,

October 17).

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 One of the greatest contributions of the Greeks to the world is their outstanding
architecture. Ancient Greek Architecture is primarily columnar and trabeated. The
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the columns. The spacing of the columns towards the corners is sometimes narrower
creating a better and dynamic visual appearance. In the temples are cella or rooms
at the center of the building which housed the statue of gods and goddesses often
surrounded by a single or double row of columns.

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Paestum, Temple of Hera II (sometimes called the Temple of Neptune)
Berthold Werner (17 May 2013)

THREE GREEK COLUMN ORDERS

1. Doric originated from mainland and
western Greece. It was considered
the earliest and simplest among the
three orders. It is huge and plain in
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appearance.

2. Iconic came from eastern Greece and

popularized by architects from Asia
Manor and is usually used for smaller
temples.
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3. Corinthian was not widely used in

Greece but it was Roman architects’
favorite and was usually considered
as the most sophisticated and stylish
among the three orders.
The order in Classical Architecture
Image by: Architectural Travels (2012, April 1)

Ancient Rome – The Roman was established around 500 BCE. It was
considered as one of the mightiest empires in Western Europe which expanded and
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covered many territories and interacted with neighboring countries particularly Greece.
Greek art was a strong influence to the development of Roman art. This is evident in
most Roman artworks often looking stern, harsh, and strong. Their art also invoked
principles of realism highlighting features of the human body. Roman paintings also
provide wide variety of themes such as animals, still life, scenes from everyday life,
portraits, and some mythological objects. A wide range of tradition of art was inherited
by the Romans called “minor arts or decorative arts.”

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 Minor Arts or Decorative Arts

1. Pottery and terracotta

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2. Glass
3. Mosaic
4. Metal works
5. Coins and medals

Romans are known as master builders having built grand monuments and
architectural infrastructures. Great works include the coliseum which was used for
entertainment purposes such as public events and gladiator games.

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Facts about Roman Architectures

1. Architectural mastery is due to the use of Roman concrete, materials known for
flexibility and strength.
2. The world largest unsupported concrete dome is the Pantheon in Rome.
3. The world greatest game arena is the Colosseum.

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4. They have perfected the use or arch and vault that allowed them to build bridges,
aqueducts and large roofed structures without pillars.
5. Aqueducts that carried water to the cities gave ample water supply.
6. Great structures stated Roman powers.
7. Some bridges built during the ancient Roman Empire still exist.
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The Colosseum in Rome, Italy Diliff.

(2007, April 30)
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Roman Aqueducts The Arch of Constantine, Rome

Odinsen,Ivar. (2018, November 26). © Jeff Banke/Shutterstock.com

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 Principles of realism are mostly found in Roman’s sculptural works highlighting
the features of human beings having strengths in portraiture. They produced very
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emperors, generals, and politicians. They also used sculpted images to adorn the
capitals of columns and helmets of gladiators.

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Relief from the Ara Pacis Augustae

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(Altar of Augustan Peace),
Zucker,Steven. (2014, March 14).
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Augustus of Prima Porta [statue]
Vatican Museum (n.d.)

THINK ABOUT IT

1. Look for pictures of an architectural work, paste them on your journal and identify
which classical architecture they are from.
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2. Identify whether the images of artworks below belong to Greek or Roman Art
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Doryphoros Museum of Niobid Krater. Face B Augustus of Primaporta, Centaur, Ann-Marie. (2010,
Classical Archaeology (massacre of the Niobids) Zucker,Steven. (2012, July 4). June 2).
Database. (n.d. Seudo. (2018, October 21)
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Relief from the Arch of Constantine, Tronchin,F. (2008, March 17).

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 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

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Answer the following questions in your journal.

1. What is classical art?

2. What are the characteristics of Classical Art?
3. Compare and contrast the Greek Art from Roman Art?

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SUGGESTED READINGS

1.https://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/cms/lib5/CA01000508/Centricity/Domain/1517/
Art%20Comparison%20Example.pdf?fbclid

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2. https://www.slideshare.net/juliahornaday/classical-art-presentation
3. https://www.theartstory.org/movement/classical-greek-and-roman-art/#:~
4.https://www.britannica.com/art/amphora-pottery
5. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/roman/
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beginners-guide-rome/a/introduction-to-ancient-roman-art
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LESSON 3
asian art
The history of art in Asia started from the influences of various cultures and
religions. These beliefs had been the source of abundant imagery and inspiration
to practice creative minds. Artworks are made to improve the spiritual and social
conditions, also to give strength and hope. These cultures still maintain its distinct
characteristics that took thousands of years to evolve.

LESSON OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you must have:
• identified the artworks in different countries in Asia; and
• classified the various arts from distinctive eras in Asia.

ACTIVITY

COLLAGE
In your journal, collage the map of different countries in Asia by using their flags.

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PRELIMINARY IDEAS

Think of a belief that you strongly value. Then, write

a paragraph or draw an illustration that interprets your chosen
belief.

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ASIAN ART
The Evolution of Asian Art

To plunge into the art evolution in Asia, let's move back into history and revel in
the beauty of this mystic region full of customs and traditions. The historical influences
of Asian art encompass a wide variety of religions, conquerors, and cultural influences.

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The beginning of art history in Asia started around 5th century BCE with Hindu and
Buddhist art. These ancient religions were largely represented by an introspective way
of life, and their followers adorned their temples with elaborately carved walls and
stone statues.

The changing Chinese dynasties also contributed to the growth of art in Asia.
The continent holds the heart of so many creatives from India, Indonesia, to Central

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Asia and more. Let us cruise on the various types of visual arts from Asia.

PAINTING
PRE- COLONIAL PERIOD (BEFORE 1500’S)
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Painting titled, “ Buddha and the Five Planets”

by Chang Huai.
Photo: Reuters/Courtesy of Indonesia's National
Research Centre for Archaeology The Chinese painting in early 6th
century BCE, the mandala, represented
An Indonesian cave painting that
the universe and became an important
depicts a prehistoric scene could be the aspect of Buddhist paintings as it often
world’s oldest figurative artwork dating signified a space for meditation and trance
back nearly 44,000 years. induction.
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/
Bhimbetka.JPG/140px-Bhimbetka.JPG

The Bhimbetka rock shelters of India feature prehistoric cave paintings that
dates back to Indian Mesolithic period around 10,000 years ago (c. 8,000 BCE). Animals,
early dances and hunting are popular themes in cave paintings. The Bhimbetka site
has the oldest-known rock art in the Indian subcontinent, as well as one of the largest
prehistoric complexes.

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Jeong Seon, General View of Mt. Geumgang,
Korea, c.1734

The constant separation of monochromatic works of black brush work on very

often mulberry paper or silk is evident in early Korean paintings. Colorful folk art called
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as min-hwa, ritual arts, tomb paintings, and festival arts often used extensive colors.
This distinction was often class-based: scholars, particularly in Confucian art felt that
one could see color in monochromatic paintings within the gradations and felt that the
actual use of color coarsened the paintings, and restricted the imagination.
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Hiroshige, Snow falling on a town, c. 1833, Tô Ngọc Vân, Thiếu nữ bên hoa huệ (Young
ukiyo-e print Woman with Lily), 1943, oil

Ukiyo-e, (Japanese art: “pictures Chinese has influenced Vietnam

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of the floating world”) one of the most art from pottery and ceramics, calligraphy,
important genres of art of the Tokugawa and traditional architecture. Currently,
period (1603–1867) in Japan is a style Vietnamese lacquer paintings have
that mixes the realistic narrative of the proven to be quite popular.
emaki (“picture scrolls”) produced in
the Kamakura period and the mature
decorative style of the Momoyama and
Tokugawa periods.

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Evgenia Petrovna Antipova (Russian artist, 1917-2009)
Books at the Window 1963 The Fishermen’, 1981 © Ang Kiukok

A Russian painting in oils and A cubism painting in the Philippines

water colors by: Eugenia Antipova. by: Ang Kiukok

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road builders and drivers in a fierce cold
on a high and snowy mountain pass by:
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Abdrai Osmonov. “Dolon”, 1974

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SCULPTURE
PRE- COLONIAL PERIOD (BEFORE 1500’S)
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https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2019/07/
oldest-carving-east-asia-found-its-maker-mystery

The oldest known ancient art is a set of zigzags carved on a mussel shell found
in Trinil, Indonesia, which dates to some 540,000 years ago and is interpreted as the
work of Homo erectus.

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Stone carving at Banteay Srei (Angkor) The Urfa Man, from Upper Mesopotamia circa
9000 BC, Şanlıurfa Museum.

The culture of Cambodia has Pre-Pottery Neolithic is the

a rich and varied history dating back "oldest naturalistic life-sized sculpture
many centuries and has been heavily of a human". The sites are known from
influenced by India. In turn, Cambodia the areas of Upper Mesopotamia and

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greatly influenced Thailand, Laos and the northern mountainous fringes of
vice versa. A major source of inspiration to Mesopotamia, marked by the appearance
Cambodian art, aside from its long history, around 9000 BC on the preceding Natufian
was religion. culture.
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Lan Xang bronze Buddha, 17th century Laos The Hare with Amber Eyes netsuke, by Masatoshi, Osaka,
Laotian art includes ceramics, Lao c. 1880, signed. Ivory, amber buffalo horn

A netsuke is a sculpture that was

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Buddhist sculpture, and Lao music.

Lao Buddhist sculptures were invented in 17th-century in Japan to serve
created in a large variety of material a practical function.
including gold, silver and most often
bronze.

Hevajra is one
of the main yidams in
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Tantric, or Vajrayana
Buddhism. Hevajra's
consort is Nairātmyā in
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https://i.pinimg.com/564x/db/19/f9/ The sculpture in Brunei

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entitled "Movement" by Mr Saravudth
Ultraforge Treewoman with Duangjumpa was created to depict the
alternate hands in Armenia by: Resin Kit concept of “harmony in diversity”.

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The festival first began in Sapporo’s Odori Park, Japan, in 1950, when the
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snow sculptures were made by local high school students. By 1974, it had gained
international recognition and added a contest component drawing teams from all over
the world.

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Shunet el-Zebib is one of the oldest buildings in Egypt and is one of the oldest
extant mud brick buildings in the world. The structure was built as a royal monument
to King Khasekhemwy, who ruled during ancient Egypt’s second dynasty.
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Forbidden City of Beijing, China, The earliest known Philippine art

was the imperial palace from the Ming are the rock arts made during the Neolithic
Dynasty to Qing Dynasty. The Forbidden age (6000 to 2000 BC.). The oldest is the
City was named such because commoners Angono Petroglyphs. It is believed that

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were not allowed to enter the palace. the rock carvings were used as part of an
ancient healing practice for sick children.

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Taj Mahal in India was built in1632-1647 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory
of his third wife. It has become one of the most ambitious architectural designs ever
created in the world and one of India’s most visited tourist destination.

Its construction took about 21 years to be completed and thousands of artisans

and craftsmen were needed.

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The Shwedagon Pagoda was The Tiger’s Nest Monastery

an important Buddhist monument for in Bhutan was built in 1692 around a
pilgrimage in Burma. Burmese King cave where Guru Rinpoche stayed and
Binnya U decided to rebuild the temple meditated for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days
in 14th century. Then during the 15th and 3 hours in order to overpower the evil

created terraces on the hill on which the

pagoda is located and paved the upmost
terrace with stones.
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century, Queen Binnya Thau raised the demons living inside the cave during the
temple height to about 130 feet which 8th century.

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The Marina Bay Sands Hotel is one of the most recognizable buildings in
Singapore, if not the world. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the three-column building is
connected at the roof by the largest rooftop infinity pool.

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Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait is The Lotus Temple in New Delhi

a multimedium building that gives the India is an edifice dedicated to the Baha'i
illusion of movement, as if in mid-transition faith. The magnificent structure unfolds in

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of being cocooned into a sheet of glass. the form of a white petal lotus and is one
Crafted by the firms Skidmore, Owings of the most visited establishments in the
& Merrill and Ramshir and Callison, the world.
structure stands an impressive 1,358 feet The design was conceptualized by
tall. Canadian architect Fariborz Sahba
and was completed in the year 1986.
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THINK ABOUT IT

Using the available materials at home, make a scrap book about

the evolution of Asian Art.
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ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Answer the following questions in your journal. Limit your answer to one
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paragraph only.

1. What country in Asia has the oldest artwork in the world, and what kind of art is it?
2. What period in Asian history was the Taj Mahal built and where?
3. What country celebrates snow festival annually?
4. Where can you find a building in Asia that resembles a floral form?
5. Among the many countries in Asia, which country is known for rock arts?
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