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Arts
Quarter 1 – Module 8
Traditions/History of Southeast
Asian Arts
Arts – Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 8: Traditions/History of Southeast Asian Arts
First Edition, 2020

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Arts
Quarter 1 – Module 8
Traditions/History of Southeast
Asian Arts

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Arts 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

the Traditions/History of Southeast Asian Arts.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the
K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to Arts 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

the Traditions/History of Southeast Asian Arts.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know competencies you are expected to learn
in the module.

This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
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lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.

This is a brief drill or review to help you

What’s In
link the current lesson with the previous
one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as
What’s New
a story, a song, a poem, a problem
opener, an activity or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of
What Is It the lesson. This aims to help you
discover and understand new concepts
and skills.
This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding
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answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.

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process what you learned from the
lesson.
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or concerns.
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Assessment your level of mastery in achieving the
learning competency.

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 In this portion, another activity will be
Additional Activities given to you to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned.

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 This contains answers to all activities
Answer Key in the
module.

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References developing
this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful

learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for your benefit and
convenience. It is here to help you to be more proficient in Arts. The scope
of this module covers many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged following the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Derive elements from traditions/history of a community for one’s
artwork.
(A8PR-If-2)

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 What I Know

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a

separate sheet of paper.

1. What fabric is common to Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore

which means point, dot or drop?

A. Batik C. Golden threads

B. Ebony D. Uneven twill silks
satin

2. It is an image representing the nation and history of Singapore.

A. Angko C. Merlion
r D. Mariammam
B. Dong

3. It is produced from the cocoons of Thai silkworms.

A. Batik C. Ebony satin
B. Thai D. Golden thread
silk

4. It is one of the most popular forms of art in Vietnam, favored for

the mystical atmosphere that can be achieved with the medium.
A. Drawin C. Silk painting
g D. Paper painting
B. Paintin
g

5. It is a modern Indonesian language that means “show”or “perform”.

A. Bayan C. Kulit
g D. Wayang
B. Dalang

6. They become popular in the main tourist beaches of Phuket,

Thailand. They are made out of rice paper with a bamboo frame,
which contain a fuel cell or small candle.
A. Balloo C. Flying lanterns
n D. Wau lanterns
B. Basket

7. Farmers in Malaysia used this kite as scarecrows in the fields

and as a means to lull their children to sleep.
A. Airplane
B. Balloon
C. Parachute
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 D. Wau kite

8. It is a paper in Laos used for calligraphy and for making

festive temple decorations, umbrellas, fans, and kites.
A. ba C. sa
B. da D. pa

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 9. Songkok is a cap widely worn in Southeast Asian countries. In
Malaysia, which religion is songkok associated?
A. Buddhis C. Hinduism
m D. Roman Catholic
B. Islam

10. Batik can be done in different ways, EXCEPT:

A. Digital C. Screen painting
printing D. Screen printing
B. Hand-drawn

11. It is a type of puppet shadow play performed around the

Indo-Malayan archipelago, tracing its origins to India.
A. Batik C. Silk painting
making D. Wayang Kulit
B. Loy
Krathong

12. It is a festival in Thailand where the flying lanterns are used.

A. Maskara Festival C. Loy Krathong Festival
B. Kadayawan D. Wau Kite Festival
Festival

13. It is constructed and dedicated to the goddess

Mariammam who is worshipped for her power to cure diseases.
A. Angkor Wat
B. Dong Noi Cave
C. Sentosa Merlion
D. Shi Mariammam Hindu Temple

14. A country where handicrafts are part of their traditional culture and
their livelihood as they produce textiles, baskets, jars, pottery,
and other tools for their daily use.
A. Brunei C. Malaysia
B. Cambodi D. Singapore
a

15. The following are popular Vietnamese fabric, EXCEPT:

A. Batik
B. Bengaline weaves
C. Ebony satin
D. Shantung taffeta

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 Lesson
Traditions/History of
1 Southeast Asian Arts

What’s In

The previous topic discussed the process on how to create batik

using local materials. We will check what you have learned by answering
the activity.

Write YES if the picture shows a Batik design and NO if it does not.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

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 What’s New

The people of Southeast Asia were once thought to have shared a

lack of inventiveness since prehistoric times and to have been “receptive”
rather than “creative” in their contacts with foreign civilizations. Later
excavations and discoveries in Myanmar and Thailand, however, inspired
some scholars to argue prehistoric times. These scholars contended, the
people of mainland Southeast Asia were cultivating plants, making
pottery, and working in bronze about the same time as the peoples of the
ancient Middle East, and therefore civilization spread from mainland
Southeast Asia to China and India. Southeast Asians do not have a strong
tradition of art theory or literary or dramatic criticism, for they are always
more concerned with doing the actual work of producing beautiful things.

The following pictures show artworks from the tradition/history of the Southeast
Asian community. Name the ARTWORKS and the COUNTRY where they belong.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

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6. 7. 8.

9. 10.

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 What is It

History, Traditions and Arts of Southeast Asian Countries

Indonesia

The culture of Indonesia has been shaped by long interaction

between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences.
Indonesia is centrally-located along ancient trading routes between the
Far East, South Asia and the Middle East, resulting in many cultural
practices being strongly influenced by a multitude of religions,
including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism and Islam, all
strong in the major trading cities. The result is a complex cultural mixture
very different from the original indigenous cultures.

Batik is the fabric most common in this country. The term “batik” is
an Indonesian-Malay word, believed to be related to the Malay word
“titik”, which means ‘point’, ‘dot’ or ‘drop’. The “drop” action refers to the
process of dyeing the fabric by making use of a resist technique: covering
areas of cloth with a dye-resistant substance (usually hot wax) to prevent
them from absorbing colors. The Shadow Puppetry famous in Indonesia is
Wayang Kulit. Wayang, in modern Indonesian language means "show" or
"perform". Kulit means "skin", a reference to the leather material that the
figures are carved out of. Others say that wayang is also attributed to the
Indonesian word baying which means "shadow". It is a type of puppet
shadow play performed around the Indo-Malayan archipelago, tracing its
origins to India. It is derived from a Javanese Hindu-Buddhist tradition,
where hand-crafted leather puppets depict epic stories of the gods in
shadow play. A traditional Gamelan orchestra would accompany the story-
telling.

Malaysia

The culture of Malaysia draws on the varied cultures of the

different people of Malaysia. Chinese and Indian cultural influences made
their mark when trade began with those countries, and increased with
immigration to Malaysia. Other cultures that heavily influenced that of
Malaysia include Persian, Arabic, and British. The many different

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ethnicities that currently exist in Malaysia have their own unique and
distinctive cultural identities, with some crossover.

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 They have also Batik as their fabric where leaves and flowers in
Malaysian batiks are incorporated to avoid the interpretation of human
and animal images as idolatry, in accordance with local Islamic doctrine.
However, the Malaysian batik is famous for its geometrical designs or
spirals. The method of Malaysian batik making is also different from those
of Indonesian Javanese batik. Their patterns are larger and simpler. More
brush painting is applied to be able to put lighter and more vibrant colors
than deep colored Javanese batik.Their craft Wau Kitein Malay is a
uniquely designed Malaysian kite called 'Wau'. Its wings are similar to an
Arabic letter (pronounced "wow"). This kite-making tradition comes
naturally to Malaysian people, especially in the Eastern States of the
Malayan Peninsula. Farmers used kites as scarecrows in the fields and as
a means to lull their children to sleep, so they could work with little
interruption.

Thailand

The culture of Thailand has evolved greatly over time, from its
relative isolation during the Sukhothai era, to its more contemporary
Ayutthaya era, which absorbed influences from all over Asia. Limited
Indian, Chinese, Burmese and other Southeast Asian influences are still
evident in traditional Thai culture. Buddhism, Animism and Westernization
also play a significant role in shaping the modern culture.

Their craft is flying lanterns which are made out of rice paper with a
bamboo frame, which contain a fuel cell or small candle. When the fuel
cell is lit, the flame heats the air inside the lantern, causing the lantern to
rise. Once airborne the sky lantern will rise until the fuel cell or candle
stays alight. When the candle burns out the sky lantern floats back to
ground. In Thailand, flying lanterns are used during the year and for
festivals with the most popular being Loy Krathong Festival. This festival is
held on the night of the 12th full moon, usually in November, with Chang
Mai believed to have the brightest and most spectacular celebrations.

Cambodia

Throughout Cambodia's long history, religion has been a major

source of cultural inspiration. Over nearly two millennia, Cambodians have
developed a unique Khmer culture and belief system from the syncretism
of indigenous animistic beliefs and the Indian religions of Buddhism and
Hinduism. Indian culture and civilization, including its languages and arts
reached mainland Southeast Asia around the 1st century AD.
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 Indigenous people represent 1.4 percent of the total population in
Cambodia, and majority of them live in remote rural areas within the
country. Often referred to as

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highlanders, their ways of life are different from the lowlanders, both from
the cultural and economic perspective. Handicrafts are part of their
traditional culture and their livelihood as they produce textiles, baskets,
jars, pottery, and other tools for their daily use. Many indigenous groups
have established small enterprises and produce traditional products to
generate supplementary income in order to support their livelihood. The
handicraft sector provides vital employment opportunities to most
indigenous artisans and disadvantaged people, especially women who are
struggling for survival.

Singapore

Singapore has been dubbed as a country where "East meets West",

"Gateway to Asia" and a "Garden city". Singapore's indigenous culture
originates primarily from the Austronesian people that arrived from the
island of Taiwan, settling between 1500 to 1000 BCE. It was then
influenced during the Middle Ages primarily by multiple Chinese dynasties
such as the Ming and Qing, as well as by other Asian countries such as the
Majapahit Empire, Tokugawa shogunate, and the Ryukyu Kingdom.

The Merlion was conceived because the Singapore Tourism Board

(STB) felt the country lacked a distinct image representing the nation and
its history. They set out to fabricate an icon, which could tap into the
particular myths and folklore of the area, many of which feature sea-
beasts and magical fish-creatures.

Vietnam

The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in Southeast Asia, with

the ancient Bronze age Đông Sơn culture being widely considered one of
its most important progenitors. Due to 1000 years of Chinese rule,
Vietnamese culture was heavily influenced by Chinese culture in terms of
politics, government, social and moral ethics, and art. Vietnam is
considered to be part of the East Asian cultural sphere.

Vietnamese silk painting is one of the most popular forms of art in

Vietnam, favored for the mystical atmosphere that can be achieved with
the medium. During the 19th and 20th centuries, French influence was
absorbed into Vietnamese art and the liberal and modern use of color
especially began to differentiate Vietnamese silk paintings from their
Chinese or Japanese counterparts. Vietnamese silk paintings typically
showcase the countryside, landscapes, pagodas, historical events, or
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scenes of daily life.

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 What’s More

Complete the table by identifying the Southeast Asian arts and

describe the elements from culture used.

Name Elements from

Southeast Asian Arts
and culture
Definitio used
n

1.

2.

3.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

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8.

9.

10.

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 What I Have Learned

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

1. The elements of arts used in a certain community reflect the

cultures and tradition of the people living in the area.

2. Arts and Crafts play the great source of income to the family.

3. Traditionally, Sa paper was used for calligraphy and for making

festive temple decorations, umbrellas, fans, and kites in Indonesia.

4. The Merlion was conceived because the Singapore Tourism Board

(STB) felt the country lacked a distinct image representing the
nation and its history.

5. Malaysia’s craft is flying lanterns which are made out of rice paper
with frame, which contain a fuel cell or small candle.

6. Vietnamese silk painting is one of the most popular forms of art

in Vietnam, favored for the mystical atmosphere that can be
achieved with the medium.

7. A traditional Gamelan orchestra would accompany the story-

telling in Wayang Kulit.

8. Songkok came to be associated with Islam in Malaysia, while in

Indonesia Peci is also associated with the nationalist secular
movement.

9.Thai silk is produced from the cocoons of Cambodian silkworms.

10. Farmers in Malaysia used Wau kite as scarecrows in the fields

and as a means to lull their children to sleep.

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 What I Can Do

Activity: Create an artwork such as Basket, Bag or Pottery that can be

useful in your home patterned by the culture of the community using
Indigenous Materials.

Rubrics
Category Excellent Good Fair Poor
Creativity Learner Learner Learner Learner
and output is output is output is fair output is
Workmansh very good and and has few dull with lots
ip creative and tidy. errors. of errors
tidy.
Pattern Pattern of the Pattern of Pattern of the There is no
community community community visible
culture is culture is culture is pattern of
well- defined visible but somewhat community
and used not clearly visible but culture.
from defined. not
beginning to continuous.
end.
Use of Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous
Indigenous Materials are Materials are Materials are Materials are
Materials present in the present in the present in the not present in
artwork artwork 50%. artwork 25%. the artwork
100%. at
all.

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 Assessment

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. They are also commonly known to have become popular in the main
tourist beaches of Phuket, Thailand. They are made out of rice
paper with a bamboo frame, which contain a fuel cell or small
candle.

A. Balloo C. Flying lanterns

n D. Wau lanterns
B. Basket

2. It is a type of puppet shadow play performed around the Indo-

Malayan archipelago, tracing its origins to India.
A. Batik C. Silk painting
making D. Wayang Kulit
B. Loy
Krathong

3. It is one of the most popular forms of art in Vietnam, favored for

the mystical atmosphere that can be achieved with the medium.
A. Drawin C. Silk painting
g D. Paper painting
B. Paintin
g

4. Songkok is a cap widely worn in Southeast Asian countries. In

Malaysia, which religion is songkok associated?
A. Buddhis C. Islam
m D. Hinduism
B. Catholic

5. What fabric is common to Indonesia, Malaysia, & Singapore which

means point, dot or drop?
A. Batik C. Golden thread
B. Ebony D. Uneven twill silks
satin

6. It is produced from the cocoons of Thai silkworms.

A. Batik B. Thai silk
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 C. Ebony D. Golden thread
satin

7. It is a modern Indonesian language which means “show” or “perform”.

A. Crow C. Lotus
n D. Wheel
B. Halo

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 8. It is a paper in Laos used for calligraphy and for making
festive temple decorations, umbrellas, fans, and kites.
A. East Asian art C. South Asian art
B. Central Asian D. West Asian art
art

9. Farmers in Malaysia used this kite as scarecrows in the fields

and as a means to lull their children to sleep.
A. Airplan C. Parachute
e D. Wau Kite
B. Balloon

10. It is an image representing the nation and history of Singapore.

A. Angko C. Merlion
r D. Mariammam
B. Dong

11. It is constructed and dedicated to the goddess

Mariammam who is worshipped for her power to cure
diseases.
A. Angkor Wat C. Sentosa Merlion
B. Dong Noi D. Shi Mariammam Hindu Temple
Cave

12. The following are popular Vietnamese fabric, EXCEPT:

A. Batik C. Ebony satin
B. Bengaline D. Shantung taffeta
weaves

13. A country where handicrafts are part of their traditional culture

and livelihood as they produce textiles, baskets, jars, pottery,
and other tools for their daily use.
A. Brunei C. Malaysia
B. Cambodi D. Singapore
a

14. Batik can be done in different ways, EXCEPT:

A. Digital printing
B. Hand-drawn
C. Screen painting
D. Screen printing

15. It is a festival in Thailand where the flying lanterns are used.

A. Maskara Festival
B. Kadayawan Festival
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C. Loy Krathong Festival
D. Wau Kite Festival

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 Additional Activities

Locate the given words in the grid horizontally, vertically or

diagonally. Circle the 10 words listed below.

E R M W S K Y L A N T E R N B
C I R E U Q A T O R D R F G O
F G J B R R Y V C X B N M I W
A D C V G L U I O L H N D C A
B T H A I S I L K G L A N D Y
A A S D F R E O T H U I O P A
T A S C V E S O N G K O K I N
I H W P D T H J L O M P S A G
K A D F R E A F G H K L O Y K
T D S K Y L A N T E R N X Z U
O A X C A V B H K L D Y R E L
R A C H A N D I C R A F T S I
Y B H O Z D E L T H I O A K T
Q W E R W A U K I T E K J H G
T H A I S I L K I O N S F G K

WAU KITE WAYANG KULIT THAI SILK

BATIK SKY LANTERN SA
SONGKOK SILK PAINTING
MERLION HANDICRAFT S

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 Answer Key

15.
A
14.
B
13.
D
12.
C
11.
D
10. 10. Wood carvings -
C Malaysia Singapor
B 9
Shi e
C .8 9
8. Silk Pai mam--
Mariam nting .
D .7 Vietna m -
Hand icrafts 7
C .6 Cam6.bodia
Merlion - .
D .5 apore
SingWau
5. Kite -
C .4 NO 5 laysi
MaSon a
YES .4 gkok - 4
B .3 NO .3 3. WayangBruneiKulit - .
C .2 .2 Indonesia sa - 2
NO
A .1 YES .1 1. Sky lantLaos ern - .
. . Thailand
WHAT I KNOW WHAT’S IN WHAT’S NEW

15.
C
14.
C
13.
B
12.
A
11.
D
10. 10.TRUE
C
9. 9.
D
C 8 TRUE
FALS E 8
D .7 TRUE .7
6. . 6. .
B
5. TRUE
5.
A
4. 4. E
FALS
C
C 3 TRUE
FAL SE 3
D .2 TRUE .2
1. . 1. .
C TRUE
ASSESSMENT WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

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References
Book:

Grade 8 Music and Arts Learning Material

Websites:

https://www.britannica.com/art/Southeast-Asian-arts/Indigenous-traditions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Indonesia#:~:text=Indonesia%20is
%20centr ally%2Dlocated%20along,in%20the%20major%20trading%20cities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Malaysia#:~:text=The%20culture%20of
%20 Malaysia%20draws,mainland%20Asia%20in%20ancient%20times.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Thailand

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Cambodia#:~:text=Throughout
%20Cambodi a's%20long%20history,religions%20of%20Buddhism%20and
%20Hinduism.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Singapore

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/wayang-kulit-shadow-
puppets-typical- java-701666278

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/505810601891270335/

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