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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

MAPEH 8 (Arts) Quarter 2 Week 3 and 4
Artforms of South, West and Central Asia
Name: Section:
Learning Objectives:
1. Reflect on and derive the mood, idea, or message from selected artifacts and art
objects. (A8PL-IIIh-1)
2. Appreciates the artifacts and art objects in terms of the utilization and their
distinct use of arts elements and principles. (A8PL-IIIh-2)
Key Concept:

● Indian architecture belonging to different periods, bears the stamp of respective

periods.
● Textiles of Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan plays significant part of their culture.
● Truck art from Pakistan is part of their countries rich artforms and history.
● Mohenjo-Daro are the best-preserved urban settlement in South Asia with its
well-planned and well-built system.
● Rangoli is an art of making images and design on the floor.
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Ajanta Cave of Maharasthra

Ajanta Cave can be found 107
kilometers from Aurangabad and 60 kilometers
from Jalgaon. A cluster of 32 Buddhist caves
not far from a medieval village of the same
name, the site is a protected monument in the
care of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been The Ajanta Cave from a Far
pronounced as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photos from
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/
The thirty rock-hewn caves at Ajanta, cut into
2014/aug/15/mural-ajanta-caves-india-birth-
the scarp of a cliff are either Chaityas (chapels) indian-art
or Viharas (monasteries). On the walls of the
caves are paintings, many still glowing with
their original colors. The outer walls are
covered with brilliantly executed sculpture. The
subject of these paintings is Buddha that
relates the life of Lord Buddha and tales of his
previous earthly encounters.
Some details contain the famed
paintings of Bodhisyattas Padmapani and
Vajrapani along with the seated Buddha
Dharma Chakra Pravatana Mudra in the A sculpture in Ajanta (between 2nd
Sanctum. century BCE and 6th century CE) Cave 1
showcasing Buddha in Dharma Chakra
Pravartana Mudra (preaching mode).

Shiva The Cosmic Dancer

Shiva constitutes a portion of a robust triad of divine energy within the
Hindu religion. There is Brahma, the kind maker of the universe; there is
Vishnu, the insightful preserver; then there is Shiva, the destroyer. “Destroyer”

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in this sense is not an entirely negative force, but one that is broad in its
impact. In Hindu religious philosophy all things must come to a natural end so
they can begin anew, and Shiva is the agent that brings about this end so that
another fresh cycle can start.

Mohenjo-Daro
The Archaeological Ruins at Mohenjo-Daro or
the “Mound of the Dead” are the qualtiy-preserved
urban settlement in South Asia starting back to the
beginning of the 3rd millennium BC, and work out a
significant impact on the subsequent development of
urbanization. The discovery of Mohenjo-Daro in 1922
uncovered proof of the customs, art, religion and
administrative capabilities of its occupants. The well- The Archeological Ruins of
planned city mostly built with baked bricks and Mohenjo-Daro
having public baths; a college of clergymen; an https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/138/

elaborate drainage system; wells, soak pits for

transfer of sewage, and a large granary, bears
testimony that it was a metropolis of great importance, enjoying a well-
organized civic, economic, social and cultural framework.

Rangoli
Rangoli, one of the most stunning and most
attractive art style of India, is comprises two words,
'rang' meaning 'color' and 'aavalli' meaning “colored
creepers” or “row of colors”. Rangoli basically
comprises the craftmanship of making designs or
patterns on the walls or the floor of the house,
utilizing finely ground white powder along with
https://www.piqsels.com/en/pu
different colors. Numerous family in the Indian blic-domain-photo-fwtzz
subcontinent make use of Rangoli designs for
beautifying the courtyard of their house. 
The traditional form of Rangoli made use of designs and themes based on
nature, such as mango, creepers, flowers, swans, peacocks, etc. Even the colors
in the traditional art form were extracted from natural dyes, like barks of
timbers, leaves, indigo, etc. The substance used in the Rangoli patterns of today
give either a very flat look or a 3-D effect. Rangoli designs incorporates
geometrical patterns, the swastika, lotus, trident, fish, conch shell, creepers,
leaves, trees, flowers, animals, etc. 

Shidarks
On a Kyrgyzstan village, women throughout
history contributed a great deal of time and effort in
making beautiful and elaborate felt carpets (shidarks).
The work on a single carpet is time-consuming and can
take few months in the event that one woman does the
entire work. The pattern normally follows the Kyrgyz
decorative tradition. The colors are sharp, but vary
somewhat according to where the maker comes from. https://trvlland.com/en/kyrgy
The shidarks have been a normal dowry for women on zstan/culture/textile/
entering into marriage and has therefore had great

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sentimental value for its owner. These carpets were to be inherited or given
away, not sold. Among the traditional drawings of a shyrdak are animals, deer
horns and inscriptions, which are a coded message to its owner.

Ketini
Turkmenistan is home to the handcrafted silk
cloth "keteni". The weather conditions of the region
have always promoted cultivating high grade
mulberry plantations. From times immemorial,
Turkmens have been successfully dealing with
silkworm breeding. Owing to its durability,
brightness and beauty of design, their custom-made
textile was extremely valued and was in high demand
not only among the local population.
Woman wearing the traditional
One of the peculiarities of "keteni" cloth is its garment of Turkmenistan
“Keteni”
coloring that is determined by the quality of dyers. http://old.unesco.kz/heritagenet/t
Using the ancient technology, fabric was dyed m/garment/garment2_en.html
primarily with natural dyers distinguished by the
intensity of tones, extreme durability and ecological
purity. Producing natural and mineral paints is a complicated occupation
requiring certain knowledge. While preparing the dyers, it is necessary to
observe balance in weights strictly. For this purpose, Turkmens utilizes special
scales. As a result of dyeing, the cloth acquires not only new coloring but a
specific strength.

Truck Art of Pakistan

One of the most known arts of Pakistan is
called as the “Truck Art”. Trucks are not only used
for the object’s 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, Truck Art of Pakistan
https://www.aanavandi.com/blog
small bells, jangling chains, beadwork and
/elusive-history-politics-pakistans-
woodwork. Truck art is a folk art which represents truck-art/
the dreams, inspirations, hobbies, the creative
ability of the Pakistanis and the painters. It also
shows the close bond of the truck owner with his vehicle and how much he
values it through beautifying it.

Activity 1: Arts Analysis

Rubric for Activity 1
Excellent You have a wide understanding and knowledge about the meanings and
symbols of artworks.
Very You have knowledge about the meanings and symbols of artworks.
Good You have some knowledge about the meanings and symbols of artworks.
Poor You have little knowledge about the meanings and symbols of artworks.

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Materials needed:

 Paper
 Pen

Instruction:
Identify the name of the artform, its subject and describe how the
elements of arts were used on the artwork such as line, shape, color and
texture.
Name of Subject of Element of Arts
the Art the Art Line Shape Color Texture
Form

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Activity 2: Art Attack

Materials needed:

 Coloring materials
 Bond paper
 Pencil/ pen
Instruction:
1. Choose the artform that you are going to work with.
2. Make a design of your own according to how you want it to be. Observe
the elements of art present on the traditional art forms of South, Central
and West Asia.
3. Place your design on a sheet of bond paper.
4. Give 3-4 sentences description about your art work and why you chose
it.

Rubric for Activity 2

CRITERIA Extraordinary Above Average Below Poor
(5 points) Average (3 points) Average (1 point)
(4 points) (2 points)
Understanding The artwork is The artwork is The art work The artwork The artwork
Demonstration planned planned is planned shows little shows no
that instructions carefully; carefully; adequately; evidence of understanding
and concepts are
understanding understanding understanding understanding of the
understood.
of all concepts of most of some the concepts concepts and
and concepts and concepts and and instructions.
instructions is instructions is instructions instructions.
clearly shown shown. shown.
Craftsmanship The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork
/ Skill shows shows good shows average shows below shows poor
Neatness, outstanding craftmanship, craftmanship average craftmanship
precision, care. craftsmanship, with some and attention craftmanship and no
with clear attention to to detail. and little attention to
attention to detail. attention to detail.
detail. detail.
Creativity/ The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork
Originality demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates lacks evidence
Inventiveness, original some personal an average little personal of personal
expression of personal expression amount of expression expression.
ideas and expression and and logical personal and problem-
imagination. outstanding problem- expression. solving skills.
problem- solving skills.
solving skills.
Effort The student The student The student The student The student
What it takes to put forth put forth the put forth the put forth the put forth no
finish the extraordinary effort required effort required effort required effort or the
project as well effort to to complete to finish the to finish the project was
as possible, time complete the the project project; used project; used not completed;
dedicated to the project well as well; used class time class time class time was
project inside possible; used class time adequately. adequately. not used well.
and/or out of class time well.
class. extremely well.

Activity 3: Post Test

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Arrange the jumbled letters to form a word that relates to the arts of South,
West and Central Asia.
1. INTIKE - 6. SSRKADSHI -

2. NGRAOLI - 7. BHADUD -

3. TRA KCTRU - 8. AIDIN -

4. ASVHI - 9. KNIATSPA -

5. NAJAAT - 10. OARD OOHJNME -

Activity 4: Reflection
Questions for Reflection:
1. What is the most important learning you acquired in this module?
2. Which among the artforms inspired you the most?

References:
Music and Arts 8 – Learner’s Module

Dola, RC. (2015). The Ajanta Caves. ANCIENT HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA.

https://www.ancient.eu/article/849/the-ajanta-caves/

Presto, R. (2013). Buddha Statue in Ajanta Caves. Fine Art America.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/buddha-statue-in-ajanta-caves-robert-preston.html

William, d. (2014). The Ajanta cave murals: 'nothing less than the birth of Indian art'. SUPPORT THE
GUARDIANS. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/aug/15/mural-ajanta-
caves-india-birth-indian-art

Malik, A. (2018). 'Truck Art'- The pride of Pakistan. Daily Pakistan. https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/03-
May-2018/truck-art-the-pride-of-pakistan

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. (n.d.). Ajanta Cave. Incredible India.

https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredibleindia/en/destinations/aurangabad/ajan
ta-caves.html

Khan Academy. (n.d). Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja). The Khan Academy.
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/south-east-se-asia/india-
art/a/shiva-as-lord-of-the-dance-nataraja

UNESCO. (n.d.). The Archeological Ruins of Moenjodaro. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/138/

UiO. (2020). Felt Carpets and Yurts. UiO: Museum of Cultural History.
https://www.khm.uio.no/english/visit-us/historical-museum/exhibitions-
archive/kyrgyzstan/felt-carpets-and-yurts/

CountryTurmenistan. (2006). Homespun Silk. TURKMENISTAN: All Interesting Facts and Information.
https://countryturkmenistan.tripod.com/index.blog/1495358/homespun-silk/

Dawn. (2017). The Elusive History and Politics of Pakistan’s Truck Art. Aanavandi.com.
https://www.aanavandi.com/blog/elusive-history-politics-pakistans-truck-art/

http://old.unesco.kz/heritagenet/tm/garment/garment2_en.html

https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-art/rangoli/index.html

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https://www.piqsels.com/en/public-domain-photo-fwtzz

https://trvlland.com/en/kyrgyzstan/culture/textile/

POST TEST ANSWER KEY:

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