SELF-LEARNING MODULE
GRADE 9
QUARTER 3
WEEK 2
ARTS
• Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of arts and crafts
inspired by the cultures of South Asia, West Asia, and Central Asia
• Identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in specific countries in South, West,
MOST ESSENTIAL and Central Asia: India (rangoli, katak, mendhi, diwali); Saudi Arabia (carpet
LEARNING design); Pakistan (truck art); and Tibet (mandala), etc.
• Reflects on and derive the mood, idea or message from selected artifacts and
COMPETENCIES
art objects
• Appreciates the artifacts and art objects in terms of their utilization and their
distinct use of art elements and principles
• Incorporates the design, form, and spirit of South, West, and Central Asian
artifacts and objects to one’s creation
• Traces the external (foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences that are
reflected in the design of an artwork and in the making of a craft
• ARTS AND CRAFTS OF SOUTH, WEST AND CENTRAL ASIA
• ARTS OF INDIA, PAKISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, TAJIKISTAN,
TOPICS •
TURKMENISTAN, UZBEKISTAN, AND LEBANON
SAUDI ARABIAN ARTS AND CRAFT PRODUCTION
EXPECTATION
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
a. 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;
b. 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), etc.;
c. reflect on and derive the mood, idea or message from selected artifacts and art objects;
d. appreciate the artifacts and art objects in terms of their utilization and their distinct use of art
elements and principles;
e. incorporate the design, form, and spirit of South, West, and Central Asian artifacts and objects
to one’s creation;
f. discuss the important role of arts and craft development in Saudi Arabia; and
g. create an artwork applying the characteristic elements and principles of Saudi Arabian arts.
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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
ARTS AND CRAFTS OF SOUTH, WEST, AND CENTRAL ASIA
In Central, West, and South Asia, the different periods of Indian Art have showed the
significant in evolution of arts and crafts. Their wonderful examples of architecture, sculpture,
painting, events and crafts reflect the age old traditions of each country.
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in October or November.
It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3-day or 5-day holiday depending on where you come
from. It is a very exciting and colorful holiday, where homes are cleaned to welcome the New
Year and windows are opened so that the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, can enter. Hindus
believed that she cannot enter a house which is not lit up, so every household burns special
Diwali clay lamps (diyas) to light the way for the goddess, which is why the holiday is also known
as the 'Festival of Lights'.
Rangoli is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India. It is comprised
of two words: 'rang' meaning 'color' and 'aavalli' meaning 'colored creepers' or 'row of colors'.
Rangoli, the art of making designs or patterns on the walls or the floor of the house, uses finely
ground white powder along with different colors.
The most unique and beautiful carpets in the world are produced by Turkmenistan. These
vary in shape and purpose. Carpet weaving is an ancient art, and each tribe developed its
own distinctive pattern.
The arts and crafts of India are the Diwali and Rangoli. Diwali (New Year in Hindu) every
Diwali, households burns special clay lamps (diyas) to light the way for the Goddess, which why
South, West and Central Asians make arts and crafts that reflects on how rich and creative the
people they have. They made an artwork which uses the natural resources of their country. The
designs and motifs they use are based on what culture they have. They make also artworks to
honor their Gods and Goddesses.
this holiday is called as “Festival of Lights.” Rangoli, the art of making designs or patterns in the
walls or the floors of the house, uses finely ground white powder along with different colors. The
patterns or designs used in Rangoli are geometric patterns, swastika, lotus, trident, creepers,
leaves, fish, conch, flowers animals and etc.
In Pakistan the trucks has bright colors they painted their trucks with the images of idealized
landscapes, famous personalities, flowers and trees. Most unique and beautiful carpets in the
world is found on Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan carpets are made by weaving and the materials
used are wool, cotton and silk by women using horizontal looms.
Mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the perfect
universe. The circular designs symbolize the idea that life is never ending and everything is
connected.
Arts of India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and
Lebanon.
From East Asia, our lesson will change its course down through India and Pakistan of South
Asia, towards the Stan-countries of Central Asia, and West Asia. There, you will discover the rich
Arts and cultures of their people. You will know more about their history and understand how
cultural arts play a significant role in their activities and daily life.
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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.
Classical Period (5th to 6th centuries) The image of Shiva, the destroyer
develops into Shiva the Cosmic- dance the four arm figure, where one
hand holds the fire with which he destroys, another holds a drum, which
is the first sound heard in the world at birth, the third arm points up in a
reassuring gesture and a fourth points down to the dwarf in which he
dances.
Islamic Ascendancy (1192-1757) or Transitional Period This was the period of evolution from
Vedism into Hinduism or Brahmanism. The two great Indian epics: the Mahabharata and the
Ramayana emerged in this period.
Mogul period (16th Century) Moguls contributed to the enrichment of
Indian culture, in painting and in architecture. The most splendid
example is the Taj Majal built in 1632 by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife.
Country Arts and crafts Description Significance
India Diyas Clay lamps lit during To persuade Lakshmi,
Festival of lights or Goddess of wealth into
Diwali their home
Pakistan Truck art Brightly painted This represents the truck
trucks making their owners’ and painters’
roads a wall- less dreams.
gallery or museum.
Uzbekistan Manually made Printed table cloth, Utilitarian and daily-round
textile products. curtains, ornament as well.
bedspreads, shawls
and coverlet
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Kazakhstan Tush kyiz Large elaborately A symbol commemorating
embroidered wall the marriage of a son or
hangings made of daughter.
felt.
Kyrgyzstan Shirdaks Hand-made The designs signifies things
carpets or rugs like circle for the world we
present mostly in all live in and spirals for water.
houses or yurts.
Turkmenistan Keteni Homespun silk used The designs are symbols
by women for their unique to every family as a
beautiful dresses. seal.
Tajikistan Fabrics, utensils, Centuries–old Symbolize pride for the
musical inst., industry artists
carpets, furniture
and jewelries
Fine carvings
Syria/Lebanon Embroidery, Pottery is a They believe for its use as
ceramics, struggling centuries- good for the health.
metalwork and old industry in
hand-made soap Lebanon
and pottery
SAUDI ARABIAN ARTS AND CRAFT PRODUCTION
West Asia is rich in culture and heritage, and Saudi Arabian shows a variety of evidence in the
quality of arts and craft.
Saudi Arabia traces its roots back to the earliest civilizations of the Arabian Peninsula. Over
the centuries, the peninsula has played an important role in history as an ancient trade center
and as the birthplace of Islam, one of the world’s major monotheistic religions. Since King Abdul-
Aziz Al-Saud established the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932, its transformation has
been astonishing. In a few short decades, the Kingdom has turned itself from a desert nation to
a modern one, sophisticated state and a major player on the international stage. The Saudi
society has evolved over the years, their values and traditions from customs, hospitality to their
style of dressing, are adapting with modernization. [Link]
art/
Traditional Heritage Arts and Crafts
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Wood carving has played an important role in the history of Saudi Arabian arts. In this activity,
you will create an artwork that conveys the characteristics of arts and craft of Saudi Arabian.
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ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Below are examples of artworks from East Asia. Write the distinctive elements and principle
of arts used in the following artworks. Write your answers on the table below.
ELEMENTS OF ART: Lines, Shapes, Colors, Texture, Value, Form, Space
PRINCIPLES OF ART: Movement, Balance, Variety, Emphasis, Proportion, Unity and
Rhythm.
One of the most known arts of Pakistan is called as the “Truck Art”. Trucks
are not only used for the objects delivery purposes but in South Asian Region
which include Afghanistan and Pakistan, trucks are being decorated with
bright paints, mirrors, bells, chains, motifs of (birds, flowers, famous personalities,
animals, fish), glittery sheets, stickers, battery-operated lights, small bells, jangling
chains, beadwork and woodwork.
One of the richest visual objects in Tibetan Buddhism is the mandala. A
mandala is a symbolic picture of the universe. It can be a painting on a wall or
scroll, created in colored sands on a table, or a visualization in the mind of a very
skilled adept. The mandala represents an imaginary palace that is
contemplated during meditation. Each object in the palace has significance,
representing an aspect of wisdom or reminding the meditator of a guiding
principle. The mandala's purpose is to help transform ordinary minds into
enlightened ones and to assist with healing.
ARTWORK ELEMENTS PRINCIPLES
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ACTIVITY 2
ARTS AND CRAFTS COUNTRY DESIGN/MOTIFS MATERIALS PURPOSE/
ORIGINATED USED IN THE USED IN DESCRIPTION
ARTWORK MAKING
ARTWORK
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2. Rangoli
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3. truck art
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4. Mandala
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Direction: Complete the table below and write information about the arts and crafts of South,
West and Central Asian.
Guide Questions:
1) What are the materials used in making and designing their artworks?
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2) What are the designs/motifs used in South, West and Central Asia on their artwork?
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3) Where they based their motifs or designs in their artwork?
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ACTIVITY 3
ACTIVITY A
Directions: From the word-box below, arrange the word/s as to classify them under the periods
of Indian Art where they belong or emerged. Write in the table only the number that
corresponds to the word/s. Example: 0 Shah Jahan (who emerged during the Mogul Period.)
Ancient Period Classical Period Islamic Mogul Period
ascendancy/
Transitional Period
WORD BANK
0 Shah Jahan 1 Four-armed figure 2 Taj Majal
4 Vedism to Hinduism 5 Ajanta Caves
3 Shiva the cosmic dancer
6 Brahmanism 7 Mahabharata / Ramayana 8. 2nd century BCE - 600 CE
9 Painting and architecture were enriched 10 Cosmic dancer
ACTIVITY B
Directions: By using any of the Rangoli designs like geometric patterns, the swastika, lotus, trident, fish,
conch, creepers, leaves, trees, flowers, animals, etc.:
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a. Elements of art: lines, shapes, colors, texture
b. Principles of design: Balance, Emphasis, Harmony, Repetition, and Contrast
[Link] at least 3 to 5 more rows of designs in a circular radiating manner.
[Link] it with crayons or other appropriate coloring materials available for use.
[Link] all opposite shapes with the same kind or one color per row of design to
create better pattern.
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ACTIVITY C Truck Art of Pakistan
DIRECTIONS: 1. Draw as to add up your own decorative design on the truck as artistic as you can.
2. Observe application of the following in your works:
a. Elements of art: lines, shapes, colors, and texture.
b. Principles of design: Balance, Emphasis, Harmony, Repetition, and Contrast.
Here is how your works in Activities B and C will be rated.
RUBRIC 5 points 3-4 points 1-2 points
FOCUS Application of Application of Application of elements of
enough time elements of arts is elements of arts is arts is poor.
spent in work is great. fair.
evident
COMPOSITION Followed Followed most of Did not follow instructions.
Carefully done instructions the instructions.
according to correctly.
instructions.
CREATIVITY Uniqueness of work Uniqueness of work No originality
Originality of and ideas is very and ideas is fairly
ideas applied. much observed. observed.
CRAFTSMANSHIP Colors and designs Neatness of work is Untidy
Neatness of work. of work were neatly fairly observed.
done.
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ACTIVITY 4
CANDLE CARVING Materials
• old newspaper
• candle 3-5 diameter
• sketch of your choose design
• pencil
• nail pusher
• water color/coloring materials
Procedure:
1. Spread the newspaper around your work area.
2. Sketch your design or make a pattern on your candle using pencil.
3. Using your nail pusher, start to carve every details of your sketch or pattern.
4. Highlight your design using watercolor or any coloring materials.
5. Put your finish product in the area away from destruction.
6. Wait until the watercolor dry off on your candle.
7. Your output will be graded based on the criteria given below.
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Criteria: Creativity -10pts
Punctuality -5pts
Neatness -5pts
Overall Presentation -10pts
Total 30 pts.
REMEMBER
Keep in mind the following terms in order for you to understand the lesson.
Arts and Crafts of Central, West and South Asia is also an art of social, political, and religious influences. It
changed and evolved with the evolution of a civilization which was full of remarkable innovations in all areas of
artistic expression. Many of their work at home weaving fine fabrics of cotton, rayon, and silk by hand. They make
beautifully designed carpets, and rugs, and spin fine laces of gold and silver threads. Other articles sometimes
produced at home are brassware, jewelry, leather, goods, and woodcarving.
Arts and crafts of South, West, and Central Asia
• Diyas- the clay lamp used in Diwali.
• Diwali- the New Year of Hindi, the most exciting and colorful holiday, Hindi burns clay lamp to the light
the way of their Goddess, Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth.
• Mandala- artistic representations of Buddhist beliefs as well as a perfect universe. They're used to focus
the mind in meditation, teach people in religious training, and guide a meditating person to spiritual
healing and enlightenment.
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• Rangoli- the art of making designs or patterns in the walls or the floors of the house, uses finely ground
white powder along with different colors.
• Truck Art – colorful trucks of Pakistan with the images of idealized landscapes, famous personalities,
flowers and trees.
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CHECK YOUR
UNDERSTANDING
Before I move on to the next module, I will assure you that…
I understand…
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I will apply for the lesson in…
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