St. Louise de Marillac School of Bulan, Inc.

(Formerly: Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Bulan, Inc.)

Gerona St., Zone 3, Bulan Sorsogon, Philippines 4706
Contact Number: (+63)951 932 0349
Member: Daughters of Charity – St. Louise de Marillac Educational System (DC-SLMES)

Arts 8
First Quarter Learning Module 2
S.Y. 2022-2023
Arts of Southeast Asia

 Demonstrate understanding of the salient features of

CONTENT STANDARD
the arts of Southeast Asia by showing the relationship
o The students create artworks showing the
PERFORMANCE STANDARD characteristic elements of the arts of Southeast Asia.

 Analyze elements and principles of art in the

production of arts and crafts inspired by the cultures
of Southeast Asia. A8EL – lb – 1
 Identify characteristics of arts and crafts in specific
countries in Southeast Asia: Indonesia (batik, Wayang
puppetry); Malaysia (modern batik, wau, and objects
MOST ESSENTIAL made from pewter); Thailand (silk fabrics and Loi
LEARNING COMPETENCIES Kratong Lantern Festival); Cambodia (AngkorWat
and ancient temples); Singapore (Merilon), etc. A8EL
– la – 2
 Creates crafts that can be locally assembled with local
materials, guided by local traditional techniques
(e.g.,batik, silk weaving, etc.) A8PR – lc – e - 2

 Appreciation of South, West, and Central Asia arts

and crafts
 Competent
VALUES STANDARD
 Creativity
 Respect for God’s Creation
 Simplicity

What I Need to Know …INTRODUCTION…

Good Day!
In seventh grade, you focused on Philippine art – exploring the traditional arts and crafts
of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, the country’s religious and non – religious festivals, and its
unique, theatrical forms. Now, on your eighth grade, you will begin with this unit that
focuses on the arts and crafts from the other counties in Southeast Asia.
This unit will bring and introduce you to different arts and culture background from the
Southeast Asian countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar,
Vietnam, Lao PDR, Brunei, and Singapore. The lessons in this unit will guide you in your
journey to the rich cultural range on the arts and crafts of the Southeast Asian countries.

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to be able to:

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 1. Analyze elements and principles of art in the production of textile and fabric designs of
Southeast Asian countries.
2. Show the similarities and differences of the culture of the Southeast Asian countries in relation to
Philippine culture.

3. Create fabric and textile design using local materials, guided by local traditional techniques

Attires, Fabrics, and Tapestry

Lesson

1 What I Know Wear, What, Where

Which of the national costumes below do you recognize? Can you name the Southeast Asian
country to which one belongs? Try your best to identify the national costumes based from your
prior knowledge. Write your answer on the box provided below the pictures.

Good job! Now, open your books on pp. 98 and use it as your guide as we go through this
module

What to Understand
Traditional fabric design is an important type of Southeast Asian art because it reflects the
culture of the country from which it came. This can be gleaned through the distinctive
characteristics of the designs and motifs. Southeast Asian fabrics features an extensive
range of local raw materials on which an astonishing array of techniques like appliqué,
batik, weaving, and embroidery have been applied. They depict versatility and originality,
and showcase how the indigenous Southeast Asian traditions can be combined with
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of their ancient tradition and culture
artwork represent and explain its origin. Southeast Asian countries value their designs and motifs in creating
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Traditional Southeast Asian fabric usually indicate the social class to which the wearer belongs.
* * * observe the different designs presented above, how they make their fabric unique and versatile. The cloth they wear
represent the social status they have, unlike in our country where we choose our clothing for our own choice.* * *

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* * * observe the different designs presented above, how they make their fabric unique and versatile. The cloth they wear
represent the social status they have, unlike in our country where we choose our clothing for our own choice.* * *
 Malaysian Batik

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by Javanese batik but are clock – block or wooden dyed to produce a
are different in that, stamp dipped into single – color
printed, the colors
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delicate fabric is made from cocoons of silkworms or
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I Thai silk is timeless, a unique textile art handwoven

by Thai rural woman with intricate and traditional
geometric and zoomorphic motif. It depicts the
S character, thoughts, emotions, feelings, spirit, and
life of the weaver.
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L unique and cannot be duplicated. Aside from the unique
design, Thai silk fabric gives the illusion of changing its
K colors as you hold the fabric in different angles against
light.

Thai people’s traditional attire is influenced by the Buddhist, the Chinese, and a little of the
Islamic motif. Large golden temple with projecting roof and tall towers dominate Thailand’s
landscape. At most, it is dominated by the Royal Temple and Palace, the symbol of the country.

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Arts 8 Thai people’s traditional attire is influenced by the Buddhist, the Chinese, and a little of the
Islamic motif. Large golden temple with projecting roof and tall towers dominate Thailand’s
landscape. At most, it is dominated by the Royal Temple and Palace, the symbol of the country.
 There are two types of weaving techniques used
to produce Cambodian silk
Ikat or Ikkat Technique
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a technique in which weavers tie and dye the weft
portion of the yarn in order to create patterns. This is the
technique used in producing the fabric for the sampot hoi
– the traditional wrap skirt worn by Cambodian women.
Most common motifs include lattice, stars, and dots.
Uneven Twill Technique
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Two threads
color fabrics. The finished fabric shows the color of
one thread on one side, while the colors of the two
other threads are combined to produce the color of
the reverse side.

Laos Woven sinh

The traditional skirt worn by the women

of Laos is called Sinh. It is said that each
Sinh skirt is unique, and tells of tale
woven into its every strand. It is part of
Laos tradition, afterall, that stories are
passed on from generation to generation
not orally or through writing, but by
weaving.
Making Meaning

 Applique – decorative needlework in which pieces of lace or other

ornamental fabric is sewn into the main fabric or garment
 Zoomorphic motif – a design or theme with animal forms

VISIT THE INTERNET WORLD!

Find time to search the internet and watch a presentation featuring the creation
of the beautiful and creative designs in their clothing/textile. Try to observe
how they value their works and its importance in their lives.

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 Arts and Crafts
Lesson

2
What I Know Stories of the Shadow

Have you ever tried creating figures on a wall using the shadows of your hands? Try to do it with your
sibling or any family member for fun. Take turns creating shadows of different figures while the other
guesses what it is. ENJOY! Proceed to Activity Sheet for the Activity.

1. What are hand shadow puppetry for?

2. What things can you show using hand shadow puppetry?

SHARE YOUR ANSWERS TO YOUR FAMILY/FRIENDS

What to Understand
Wayang Kulit
Wayang Kulit refers to the traditional
puppetry in Indonesia. This ancient form of
storytelling flourished in the royal courts of Java
and Bali as well as in the rural areas of Indonesia.
Wayang is a Javanese word meaning “shadow.” In
Bahasa Indonesia it means “puppet”. Kulit is also
Javanese meaning leather or skin in reference to the
material used to make the puppets. Wayang Kulit
uses elaborately designed and carefully handcrafted
puppets performed with music accompaniments. It is believed that performances have a spiritual
and magical significance for the Javanese and Balinese people, and that the soul and ancestors
were brought to life as shadows that provide advice and support.

* * * this art in Indonesia plays a vital role in their culture and tradition, this is not just a simple puppet play
that we saw for entertainment purposes. base from the statement above, people from Indonesia gives a lot of
respect to Wayang Kulit for they believe that it carries the spirit of their ancestors that guides and advices in
their journey. * * *

The puppets are usually made from flattened buffalo hide with buffalo horn rods for support,
the only moving parts are one or both arms hinged at the shoulder or elbow. The puppets of Bali
and Java, are different in that Balinese puppet tent to be more realistic than those of Java.
Puppets also reflect religious differences mainly between Hindu Bali and Muslim Java. Since
Islam forbids the depiction of the human form, their puppets are highly stylized. There are as
many as 500 figures in an aristocrat set and as few as 100 in a village set.

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 A single character will have several puppets
used to show the character doing different
things. Clothes are changed and colors are used
to signify the character’s mood. For example,
gold is used to indicate harmony, love, beauty,
and opulence; black is used to show a character
in reflection and one who is strong and in
control; red usually shows anger and violence or
used to ward off evil or danger; while white
represents purity and innocence.

Indonesian widely believe that audience of a Wayang Kulit performance are protected from
evil spirits while it is ongoing.

Wau
If the Indonesians have the Wayang
Kulit, the Malaysians have the Wau or kite.
Kite – making and flying have been part
of Malaysian culture and tradition for many
years. Although it was once a favorite pastime in
Malaysia and was later made part of important
ceremonial function and festivals, Wau today is
regarded as an art form. Traditional kite making and flying are now mostly found in the east
Coast of Malaysia, particularly the state of Kelantan, which has preserved the tradition by
holding yearly festivals and competition.

Wau is made up of bamboo and rice paper. The bamboo is soaked in mud for two weeks
to make it more flexible and safer from the attack of weevils. Then it is made into a complex but
lightweight frame covered with paper, layer by layer making alterations to make the kite
structurally sound. In designing the kite, meticulous patterns from cut rice paper are glued piece
by piece to form intricate motif.

There are various types of wau depending on their shapes.

 Wau Bulan or moon kite, so – called because of the crescent moon shape of its lower
sail, is considered as one of the national symbols of Malaysia. It is bigger than the other
type of wau, typically 2.5 meters wide and 3.5 meters long; and the blank space on each
side are said to be eyes that guide the kite in flight.
 Wau Jala Budi or woman kite is said to be inspired by the shape of the woman’s body
with her arms outstretched to the sides. The shape of the tail is similar to the budi leaf
found in Kedah, while Jala refers to the structure of the tail thus the name.

 Wau Barat or leaf kite is different from the others because its design is painted instead
of glued colored paper. Because of this, it is more lightweight and could stay up in lighter
winds than the other designs. It is also called morning kite, since it can fly even when the
wind is at its lightest, usually early in the
day.

 Wau Kuching or cat – like kite the others,

got its name because of its shape. It looks

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 like a sitting cat when viewed from the back. Its hummers are also tuned to stretch and
yowl like a cat does.

 Wau Merak or peacock kite has a tail instead of a lower sail. Its hummer produces
seven different sounds.

Krathong
Every 12th full moon of the lunar year, Thailand celebrates one of its most awaited and
certainly its most beautiful festival called “Loi Khratong.” Loi means to float, while khratong
refers to the candle – lit decorative arrangement that is floated on a river during the festival. The
traditional khratong is made from a slice of a banana tree trunk, decorated with folded banana
leaves and flowers in elaborate towering designs with a cndle placed in the middle. Today, many
Thais have replaced the banana trunk with bread baked for the purpose, but continue to decorate
it as before. Thais believe that the khratong carries away one’s troubles and bad fate and carries
one’s offering prayers and wishes to the goddess. Khratong making showcases Thai artistry in
leaf and flower arrangements.

Making Meaning
 Representation – the portrayal or creation of artistic likeness or
image of a person, object, idea, or concept in a particular way.
 Alteration – a change made on something

Sculptures of Southeast Asia

Lesson

3
What to Understand
Borobudur Temple
One of the world’s largest buddhist temples and
also one of the most spectacular monuments ever built
is the Borobudur Temple, built in the ninth century
during the Sailendra Dynasty. Located in Central Java,
Indonesia, the whole temple is adorned with more than
2,600 relief panels and over 500 Buddha statues.

* * * The first four galleries has 1,460 stone reliefs on the walls and opposite balustrades plus 1,212 decorative
relief augment the paths. The first gallery of the monument has 120 relief sculptures that narrate the teachings of
Buddha, illustrate the events related to his past lives, and show educational stories taken from important
Buddhist scriptures. The relief were carved to illustrate the text of Mahayama Buddhism entitle Lalitavistara or
“Life of the Buddha” * *

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 Malaysian Woodcarvings
Woodcarving is part of the architecture of a traditional Malay house and mosque.
Malaysia is blessed with bountiful handwood species of various strength, quality, and texture. It
is no surprise, therefore, that wood has been their best medium to showcase their creative artistic
philosophical expression in carvings.

One can find the bet woodcarving in Malaysian states of Terranganu and Kelantah, home
to the royal palace and other traditional buildings with very expensive intricate woodcarvings. A
typical Malay home or mosque that is made of timber would have no less than 25 carved
components that are structural, elemental, or decorative in nature. Indeed woodcarving is an
integral part of Malay architecture and serves both a functional and aesthetic purposes.

* * * Motifs used in woodcarvings show symbiosis of nature and mankind, creating unique designs on wood
products such as furniture, wall panels, sculptures, bowls and other decorative items. Woodcarvers considered
four factors in the composition of their carvings. These include principal forms and layout, types of incision and
perforation, types of motif, and design principles. They derive inspiration from the beauty of their surroundings
and symbolize the intangible value into physical products and compositions* *

These are the basic forms:

Stupa (sacred place) Makara (water & fertility) Gunangan (status) Lotus (purity)

Singapore’s Merlion
A mythical creature that is half – lion and
half – fish known as the Merlion, is the national
symbol of Singapore. It is designed for the Tourist
Promotion Board and functions as its logo. The use
of fish in the design comes from the idea of
Singapore’s beginnings as a fishing village and
symbolizes the cultural values of the Singaporean
people: hardworking, thrifty, and down – to earth,
while the lion’s head refers to the lion sighting in
Temasek by the prince from Palembang, which signifies courage and bravery in leaping into the
future.

* * * The symbol itself was designed by Alec Fraser – Brunner in 1964 as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism
Board. The Statue has become a tourist landmark and main attraction in Singapore, was created by the late Lim
Nang Seng out of cement fondue. It measures 8.6 meter tall and weighs 70 tonnes. * * *

Making Meaning
 Circumambulate – to go around a structure usually as part of a ritual
 Motif – a design, color, or theme that is dominant or repeated as to make it memorable.
 Symbiosis – the coming together of close union of two different things or concepts.

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 St. Louise de Marillac School of Bulan, Inc.
(Formerly: Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Bulan, Inc.)
Gerona St., Zone 3, Bulan Sorsogon City, Philippines 4706
Contact Number: (+63)951 932 0349
Member: Daughters of Charity – St. Louise de Marillac Educational System (DC-SLMES)

Arts 8
First Quarter Learning Module 2
S.Y. 2022-2023
Arts of Southeast Asia
Name of the students: ___________________ Date: _________
Grade & Section: ________________________ Score: _________
Lesson 1

ARTWORK TIME!!!
This activity will be your FIRST ACTIVITY on your sketchpad.
Make a sketch or drawing of any Asian attires featuring the fabrics designs and patterns that
symbolizes their culture and tradition. You may use the drawings shown below to guide you or
you can browse in the internet. Color your drawing so that it will represent your personality.
Make sure to apply your knowledge of contrast and balance in your drawing of lines and use of
colors.

***Please follow the format on your sketchpad***

Activity #1

“Title”

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 Name: Date Finished:

Grade & Section Date of Submission:

ASSESSMENT:
Name of student: _________________________ Date:
_____________
Grade & section: _________________________ Score:
____________

Direction: Write the corresponding answer in every statement on the line provided
before the number. Choose the best answer inside the box.

Multi – Colored Batik Sampot Hoi Uneven Twill Technique

To Dot Applique Sinh copper block or wooden

Ikat Or Ikkat Technique Silk weaving Wax

____________________1. This fabric was made by created using different

blocks and repeated dyeing and dewaxing.
____________________2. This is the meaning of the Indonesian word batik.
____________________3. The traditional wrap skirt worn by Cambodian
women.
____________________4. This material was dipped into wax and then
pressed onto
the fabric to transfer the design in making batik.
____________________5. The traditional skirt worn by the women of Laos
____________________6. This is a technique in which weavers tie and dye
the
weft portion of the yarn in order to create patterns.
____________________7. This is a technique in which two threads are
woven to
produce single or two – color fabrics.
____________________8. A tradition that dates back to as early as the first
century
when the textile became a popular trading product
in the Angkorian era.
____________________9. This is applied to the designs to prevent the dye
from penetrating parts of the cloth, where the
design has been formed.
____________________10. This is a decorative needlework in which pieces
of lace
or other ornamental fabric is sewn into the main
fabric or garment
Lesson 2

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 ARTWORK TIME #2
MY OWN SOUTHEAST WAYANG KULIT
Objectives: Create a shadow puppet character from a local fable or legend. Identify the name of
the character you’ve chosen and make sure to create the puppet base from its characteristics,
remember the representation of colors in our discussion.
Materials: black cardboard/illustration boad glue
Stick scissors
Used cardboard/illustration board and stick is fine, you don’t need to spend money for this activity. Be creative
and resourceful my dear students. We need to save money in this pandemic.
Procedure:
1. Choose a character from our local legend or fable (Ex. Malakas at Maganda, Si Pagong
at si Matsing, Ang Pagong at ang Kuneho, Langgam at Tipaklong)
2. Sketch you character on the cardboard.
3. Cut your drawing or sketch.
4. Put a stick on your character so it will be movable.
5. You can perform a puppet play to your family and have fun together.

ASSESSMENT: Analyzing Southeast Asian Arts and Crafts

Name of student: _________________________ Date: _____________
Grade & section: _________________________ Score: ____________

Complete the task below. Then, in the worksheet provided below, write a
comparative analysis about the three crafts. Use the questions below the table as guide in
making your analysis.

Art
and
Craft
s
Name of this
craft

Where to
find this

Purpose or
function

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Lesson 3

Activity 1
The places listed in the box appeared in this lesson. Identify the country of origin of
each architectural site or sculpture. Write your answer on the line.
Singapore Malaysia Indonesia

_________________________ 1. _________________________ 2.

3. __________________________________

ASSESSMENT
Name of student: _________________________ Date: _____________
Grade & section: _________________________ Score: ____________

Try to answer the following statement from your learnings in our previous art lessons. I will return
your modules before your quarter exam as reviewer. This test will serve as your review in all of our
lessons.
A. True or False. Write T on the blank before each number if the statement is true and write
F if the statement is False

_________ 1. Traditional fabric design reflects the culture of the country from which it came,
making it an important type of Southeast Asian art.
_________ 2. The wax – resist dyeing method is a technique used to create Malaysian batik.
_________ 3. Delicate Cambodian Silk is made from the cocoon of silkworms raised for the
purpose in Khorat Plateau.
_________ 4. Laos women wear unique traditional skirts that tell a tale with each woven strand.
_________ 5. The Dalang is an artist who crafts the puppets out of leather material, and
performs the entire puppet show.
_________ 6. Wau – making and flying is part of Indonesian culture and tradition.
_________ 7. Loi Khratong is one of the most beautiful festivals in Malaysia.

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_________ 8. The Ancient Borobudur temple in Cambodia is one of the most spectacular
archeological discoveries in Southeast Asia.
_________ 9. A mythical half – lion, half fish creature called Merlion is Malaysia’s National
Symbol.
_________ 10. Malaysian architecture almost always includes intricate woodcarving.

GOD BLESS and BE SAFE!!!

Ms. Princess Alloha F. Bordeos
Teacher

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