Communicating

Through
ARTS
 PRE-TEST
Direction:
Multiple choice: write
the letter of the best
answer on your
 PRE-TEST
1. Who discovered the Dancing
Girl of Mohenjo Daro?
A. Ernest MacKay
B. Gregory Possehl
C. John Marshall
D. Stella Kramrisch
 PRE-TEST
2. What Indian Buddhist art contains
painting and rock-cut sculptures?
A. Ajanta Caves
B. Indus Valley
C. Mohenjo Daro
D. Nataraja
 PRE-TEST
3. What religion in India
worships a god called
Shiva?
A. Buddhism C. Islam
B. Hinduism D. Jainism
 PRE-TEST
4. Which among the following
characteristics of Nataraja is interpreted as
a symbol of knowledge and inner wisdom?
A. Cobra
B. Third eye
C. Arch of flames
D. Human skull headdress
 PRE-TEST
5. What does the lighting of wick during
Diwali festivals symbolize?
A. The light is the source of life.
B. It is the end of ignorance and darkness.
C. People are unified by the presence of
light.
D. Darkness will not prevail with the
existence of light.
 PRE-TEST
6. What form of art refers to the
unique patterns on the floor or ground
created by using colored rice, dry
flour, colored sand or flower petals?
A. Ceramic C. Rangoli
B. Diwali D. Tush Kyiz
 PRE-TEST
7. Which is NOT a reason for drawing a
rangoli design during festivals?
A. to ward off evil
B. to make guests feel welcome
C. to feel strength, generosity, and luck
D. to keep visitors from dirtying the
floor
 PRE-TEST
8. Where in South Asia did truck
artistry maintain and flourish as a
tradition?
A. Bangladesh C. Pakistan
B. India D. Sri Lanka
 PRE-TEST
9. What color is mainly used
in painting designs to
produce Rishton ceramics?
A. Blue C. Orange
B. Green D. Violet
 PRE-TEST
10. Which design is NOT commonly
used to decorate symbols on yurts?
A. Five elements
B. Geometric patterns
C. Calligraphic symbols
D. Four powerful beasts
 PRE-TEST
11. Where does a Turkman artist get his
inspiration when designing a carpet?
A. Customs of Turkmen people
B. Dominant religion in Turkmenistan
C. Money earned from selling carpets
D. Competition with neighboring countries
on carpet production
 PRE-TEST
12. What event in a person’s life
is honored when their family
displays tush kyiz in their
homes?
A. Birthday C. Marriage
B. Graduation D. Promotion
 PRE-TEST
13. What is the English name of
Al-Khazneh?
A. The Legendary
B. The Library
C. The Monastery
D. The Treasury
 PRE-TEST
14. Which is the most
prominent religion in West
Asia?
A. Buddhism C. Hinduism
B. Christianity D. Islam
 PRE-TEST
15. How did people call
Iran previously?
A. Egypt C. Persia
B. Greek D. Oman
Communicating
Through
ARTS
 ACTIVITY 1: IDENTIFY
ME!
Directions: Study the unique
characteristics of the artworks in
the pictures below to name the art
and identify the region where it
comes from. Write your answers in
your activity notebook.
ACTIVITY 1: IDENTIFY
ME!
ACTIVITY 1: IDENTIFY
ME!
ACTIVITY 1: IDENTIFY
ME!
 ACTIVITY 2: FACTUAL OR
INTERPRETATIVE!
Directions: Read the given situation. Give at
least five (5) phrases or sentences under each
column for FACTUAL OBSERVATION and
INTERPRETATIVE OBSERVATION. Factual
observation is based on facts while
interpretative observation is based on your
opinion or interpretation of the artwork. Write
your answers in your activity notebook.
ACTIVITY 2: FACTUAL OR
INTERPRETATIVE!
ACTIVITY 2: FACTUAL OR
INTERPRETATIVE!
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
The Dancing Girl is probably
the best statuette that has
survived through generations. It
came from Mohenjo Daro – one of
the earliest cities in the Indus
Valley Civilization. This bronze
sculpture depicts a naked young
girl with stylized proportions
looking perfectly confident and
natural.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
According to an archaeologist, John
Marshall, he was surprised because he
couldn’t believe that the artwork is
prehistoric and totally ancient. Another
archaeologist by the name of Gregory
Possehl described the Dancing Girl as
“the most captivating piece of art from an
Indus site”. The unearthing of this fine art
by Ernest MacKay led for the discovery
that dancing was already a form of
entertainment at the time of Mohenjo
Daro’s culture.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIAThe 30 Ajanta Caves in
Maharashtra, India are among the
finest examples of ancient Indian
Buddhist Art that survive until today.
These caves entail expressive
paintings and rock-cut sculptures
which show emotions through
gesture, form and pose. The walls
told stories of the lives of the
Buddha in animated images of
tremendous beauty, elegance and
grace complemented with brilliant
glowing colors.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
A great historian of Indian art,
Stella Kramrisch described the
portraits of bodhisattvas with
eyes half closed as being caught
in “a gale of stillness”. Each cave
contains inscriptions that register
people, community, royals,
costumes and much more
because the murals looked alive
and seemed to narrate events of
the past.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
A great historian of Indian art,
Stella Kramrisch described the
portraits of bodhisattvas with
eyes half closed as being caught
in “a gale of stillness”. Each cave
contains inscriptions that register
people, community, royals,
costumes and much more
because the murals looked alive
and seemed to narrate events of
the past.
 THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
Nataraja is a sculpture depicting the Hindu God
Shiva as the lord of dance and dramatic arts with the
proportion details accorded to Hindu texts. These
details have been variously interpreted by Indian
scholars since the Chola empire era to get the symbolic
meaning and theological essence of the artwork. This
bronze sculpture shows Shiva performing the “dance of
bliss” which is believed by Hindus as the dance that
created the universe.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
Characteristics of Nataraja and Its
Symbolic Meanings:
 The Arch of flames symbolizes the
cosmic fire that creates and
destroys. It also represents evil,
danger, heat, warmth, light and joys
of life;
 The bent legs suggests wild and
ecstatic dance;
 The Goddess on the right side is a
personification of the river, Ganges,
pertaining to the Hindu myth for
regeneration of life;
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
 The headdress features human
skull (symbol of mortality),
crescent moon and flowers;
 A drum, shaped like an
hourglass held by an upper
right hand, symbolizes rhythm
and time;
 A fire in the upper left hand
signifies creation and
destruction;
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
 A cobra uncoiling from
the lower right forearm
and the fearless palm
suggest not to fear evil
and ignorance;
 The downward bent of
the lower left hand
across the chest
represents concealment;
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
 The two eyes represent the sun
and moon; the slightly opened
third eye on the forehead is
interpreted as a symbol of
knowledge and inner wisdom;
 The dwarf whom Shiva dances
upon is the demon; and
 Shiva’s smiling face, despite
the presence of evil and
wildness of the dance,
represents calmness.
 THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
Diya is an oil lamp made of clay with a cotton wick dipped
in vegetable oils or in ghee. It is often used in the Indian
subcontinent during religious festivals especially on Diwali
celebrations - the biggest and most important holiday
celebrated yearly. Diyas made of clay serve as lightings used
on occasions while diyas made of brass permanently ornate
homes and temples. On Diwali festivals, diyas represents
enlightenment, knowledge or wisdom. Indians use clay lamps
to light their homes because these symbolize the inner light
that protects them from spiritual darkness.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
Lighting the wick
symbolizes the end of darkness
and ignorance, a fresh way
forward. The lights of diyas
convey an important message of
unity – one lamp can light
several others without affecting
its own. On the other hand,
diyas found in temples are used
to bless the worshippers.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
Rangoli is an art form using
materials such as colored rice, dry
flour, colored sand, or flower petals
to create unique patterns on the floor
or ground. The purpose of these
designs is to make people who see it
feel strength, generosity and luck.
The name Rangoli for Indians
symbolizes beauty, hope and
tradition. It is meant to ward off evil
and is revered as a divine art.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
The women who draw these
rangoli patterns pray that these
bring them and their loved ones
peace, health, good luck and
prosperity. On occasions, a guest
who will find rangoli patterns
inside a house would feel
welcomed. After the occasion, it
will be erased and will once again
be visible for the next holiday.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
Pakistan has a long tradition
of truck artistry. Truck arts, also
known as ‘Jingle Trucks’,
decorated the streets with its
colorful and lavish exteriors.
Pakistani drivers would spend
more than a year of salary’s
worth just to modify their trucks
because a better truck would
mean better business.
THE ART OF THE SOUTH
ASIA
It has become a competition for
truck drivers to make their trucks
look better among others. Truck
owners want their trucks to look
better than others since people
who hire trucks choose the best-
looking or the fanciest one
because they trust that it is in a
better condition and worth the
fortune they pay.
THE ART OF CENTRAL ASIA
Rishton, a small town in
Uzbekistan, is recognized to be the
first-rate ceramic center. Rishton
ceramics feature detailed designs
made in shades of blue, turquoise and
aquamarine. According to age-old
belief, the color of deep waters and
clear sky symbolizes happiness. The
intricate patterns and motif silently
attest to the painstaking steps the artist
needs to manually work on to complete
one single pot.
THE ART OF CENTRAL ASIA
Kazakhs are widely known for
their craftsmanship of yurts. The yurt is
a unique settlement for the nomads of
the Kazakh and Kyrgyz people but
today, it no longer served its initial
purpose. Yurts have become a form of
ornamentation in public buildings. It is
decorated with unique wall hangings
made by Kazakh women with a talent
in embroidery. The patterns decorating
the yurt contain symbols that represent
strength and protection.
THE ART OF CENTRAL ASIA
The most common ones include the
four powerful beasts (lion, tiger, garuda
and dragon) and the five elements
(fire, water, earth, metal and wood). It
also uses repeating geometric
patterns, with the continuous hammer
or walking pattern as the most famed.
This type of border decoration is
constantly applied because it
represents unending strength and
continuous movement. For the
Kazakhs, yurt is invariably a symbol of
family and traditional hospitality.
THE ART OF CENTRAL ASIA
Turkmen excel in carpet
weaving. They are some of the
best when it comes to producing
carpets and as a result, they
have been exporting to foreign
countries. Their women don’t fall
behind in terms of embroidery.
They are accustomed to using
various stitches and patterns
unique to a tribe.
THE ART OF CENTRAL ASIA
The carpet designs are
inspired by nature, life and
customs of Turkmen people. It
exhibits the weaver’s and the
tribe’s dreams, joys, hopes,
grief, wishes and feelings.
Some designs express
heroism, courage and
devotion to their birthplace.
THE ART OF CENTRAL ASIA
Ancient nomadic lifestyles
shape the different existing
art forms of Kyrgyzstan. It
has been a tradition in
ages for them to display
embroidered tush kyiz (wall
hangings) to honor the
marriage of a son or
daughter.
THE ART OF CENTRAL ASIA
In order to present the
traditions and rural lives of
Kyrgyz people, the artist
needs to specifically choose
the design and color to be
used. Newlyweds would hang
the tush kyiz over their
marriage bed as an image of
their pride in Kyrgyz tradition.
THE ART OF WEST ASIA
West Asia obtained major influence
of foreign arts through Hellenism
(Greek culture). They have merged
their knowledge of local culture and
Greek culture into developing their
artistic creativity. The AlKhazneh, a
cave architecture in the ancient city
of Petra (modern-day Jordan), is an
example of the immense impact of
Hellenistic culture to West Asian
arts.
THE ART OF WEST ASIA
It is the Arabic word for “The Treasury”,
a name derived from 2 legends
formulated because of its decorative
urn design on the second level. One
legend conveys the Egyptian Pharaoh
building the structure to contain his
treasure after his escape in the Red
Sea to pursue Moses and the
Israelites. Another legend was based
on the visible bullet damages on the
urn resulting to the belief that it was
shot because of the treasures hidden
inside it.
THE ART OF WEST ASIA
Islamic arts
propagated in West
Asia with the expansion
of Islam in the region. It
achieved prominence in
ceramic arts,
calligraphy, metalwork
and tiling.
THE ART OF WEST ASIA
Ceramic arts are
commonly present in
pottery and tiles to
decorate architectures
such as mosques in
Syria and Persia
(modern-day Iran).
THE ART OF WEST ASIA
Calligraphy served as
a way to communicate
sacred texts of Islam. It is
inscribed on ceramics,
art objects, architectural
buildings and it is
imprinted on papers or
cloth.
 ACTIVITY 3: IDENTIFY
ME!
Directions: Fill in the blanks
with the missing words to
complete the statements.
Write your answer in your
activity notebook.
 ACTIVITY 3: IDENTIFY
1.
ME!
__________ described the “Dancing Girl” as the most
captivating piece of art excavated from an Indus site.
2. The __________ are the most dominant images inside
Ajanta Caves making a contribution in Buddhism.
3. __________ is the dance believed by Hindus that created
the universe and is shown in the Nataraja sculpture.
4. The material used in making diyas to light and ornate
homes during Diwali festivals is __________.
5. __________ is a country in South Asia with a long tradition
of truck artistry.
 ACTIVITY 3: IDENTIFY
ME!
6. The color of deep waters and clear skies according to Uzbek
belief symbolize __________.
7. Yurt is a symbol of __________ and __________ for the
Kazakhs.
8. Tush Kyiz refers to the embroidered wall hangings used to
honor a __________ of a son or daughter.
9. Hellenism is a term that refers to _________ culture that
greatly influenced the arts of West Asia.
10. Ceramic arts are commonly present in __________and
__________ to decorate architectures such as mosques in
Syria and Persia.
 1 ST
PERFORMANCE
Let your art convey your message!
 1 ST
PERFORMANCE
Directions:
Materials:
 1/8 illustration board
 Neon papers (Cut into tiny bits)
 Glue
 Plastic cover
 Bond paper
 Ballpen/Marker/Pencil
 1 ST
PERFORMANCE
Procedures:
1. Think of a person you want your art to be given
to. Ask yourself the question: “What object
describes him/her?” The thing that comes in your
mind will be the subject of your artwork. Make
sure that the person who will receive the artwork
will understand the message you are trying to
convey through art.
 1 ST
PERFORMANCE
2. Sketch your design on the 1/8 sized
illustration board using your ball
pen/pencil/marker. You can use either side of
the illustration board.
3. After completing the sketch, add glue to the
parts where you will paste the neon papers.
4. Get the bond paper and roll it into a cone with
a tiny hole at one end to serve as your funnel.
 1 ST
PERFORMANCE
5. Scoop your neon papers with your desired
color into the funnel and use your finger as
stopper to control the pour of neon papers
into the design.
6. Once all the parts are already filled and
completed, leave the glue until it dries.
7. Cover your work with plastic.
8. Present work to the facilitator.
1 ST
PERFORMANCE
 ASSESSMENT
Direction:
Multiple choice: write
the letter of the best
answer on your
 ASSESSMENT
1. Which design is NOT commonly
used to decorate symbols on yurts?
A. Five elements
B. Geometric patterns
C. Calligraphic symbols
D. Four powerful beasts
 ASSESSMENT
2. What is the English name of Al-
Khazneh?
A. The Legendary
B. The Library
C. The Monastery
D. The Treasury
 ASSESSMENT
3. Which is NOT a reason for drawing a
rangoli design during festivals?
A. to ward off evil
B. to make guests feel welcome
C. to feel strength, generosity, and luck
D. to keep visitors from dirtying the
floor
 ASSESSMENT
4. What Indian Buddhist art contains
painting and rock-cut sculptures?
A. Ajanta Caves
B. Indus Valley
C. Mohenjo Daro
D. Nataraja
 ASSESSMENT
5. What form of art refers to the
unique patterns on the floor or ground
created by using colored rice, dry
flour, colored sand or flower petals?
A. Ceramic C. Rangoli
B. Diwali D. Tush Kyiz
 ASSESSMENT
6. What religion in India
worships a god called
Shiva?
A. Buddhism C. Islam
B. Hinduism D. Jainism
 ASSESSMENT
7. How did people call
Iran previously?
A. Egypt C. Persia
B. Greek D. Oman
 ASSESSMENT
8. Which among the following
characteristics of Nataraja is interpreted as
a symbol of knowledge and inner wisdom?
A. Cobra
B. Third eye
C. Arch of flames
D. Human skull headdress
 ASSESSMENT
9. Who discovered the Dancing
Girl of Mohenjo Daro?
A. Ernest MacKay
B. Gregory Possehl
C. John Marshall
D. Stella Kramrisch
 ASSESSMENT
10. Where in South Asia did truck
artistry maintain and flourish as a
tradition?
A. Bangladesh C. Pakistan
B. India D. Sri Lanka
 ASSESSMENT
11. What does the lighting of wick during
Diwali festivals symbolize?
A. The light is the source of life.
B. It is the end of ignorance and darkness.
C. People are unified by the presence of
light.
D. Darkness will not prevail with the
existence of light.
 ASSESSMENT
12. Where does a Turkman artist get his
inspiration when designing a carpet?
A. Customs of Turkmen people
B. Dominant religion in Turkmenistan
C. Money earned from selling carpets
D. Competition with neighboring countries
on carpet production
 ASSESSMENT
13. What color is mainly
used in painting designs to
produce Rishton ceramics?
A. Blue C. Orange
B. Green D. Violet
 ASSESSMENT
14. What event in a person’s life
is honored when their family
displays tush kyiz in their
homes?
A. Birthday C. Marriage
B. Graduation D. Promotion
 ASSESSMENT
15. Which is the most
prominent religion in West
Asia?
A. Buddhism C. Hinduism
B. Christianity D. Islam