ST: Music and Arts

• What are the three East Asian countries focused on in this lesson?

  China, Japan, and Korea
• What do the paintings in East Asian countries typically portray?


  Subjects, themes, or motifs
• What important aspects will be discussed in this module regarding East Asian paintings?


  The history of East Asian paintings and how to create interesting and realistic paintings
• What competency will you develop through painting analysis in this lesson?


  Interpreting East Asian artworks
• How is painting related to calligraphy among the Chinese people?


  Painting is believed to be closely related to calligraphy
• What two theatrical forms will be introduced in this module?

  Peking Opera of China and Kabuki of Japan
• What is the first activity in the lesson about painting?


  Imagining and describing a picture you want to paint
• What is the historical significance of painting in East Asia?


  It dates back to prehistoric men who used pigments for early paintings
• What did prehistoric men typically depict in their paintings?


  Hunting scenes and their way of living
• How does the history of Eastern painting compare to Western painting?


  It is comparable in age and development
• What are the main subjects or themes of Chinese painting?


  • Flowers and birds
  • Landscapes
  • Palaces and temples
  • Human figures
  • Animals
  • Bamboos and stones
• What are the main subjects or themes of Japanese painting?


  • Scenes from everyday life
  • Narrative scenes crowded with figures and details
• What are the main subjects or themes of Korean painting?


  • Landscape paintings
  • Minhwa (traditional folk painting)
  • Four Gracious Plants (plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums)
  • Bamboo
  • Portraits
• What is regarded as the highest form of Chinese painting?

  Landscape painting
• What three concepts are emphasized in Chinese landscape painting?


  Nature, Heaven, and Humankind (Yin-Yang)
• What role does silk play in Chinese painting?


  It is often used as a medium for painting
• What ideologies influence East Asian art?

  Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
• What does Chinese art express regarding nature and humanity?


  The relationship between nature and human understanding
• What are the Six Principles of Chinese Painting established by Xie He?


  1. Observe rhythm and movements
  2. Leave spaces for the eyes to rest
  3. Use brush in calligraphy
  4. Use colors correctly
  5. Live up to tradition by copying the master’s artwork
  6. Copy the correct proportion of the objects and nature
• When did Korean painting first appear as an independent form?


  108 C.E.
• What were the primary influences on Korean paintings until the Joseon Dynasty?


  Chinese paintings
• What are important features in Korean landscape painting?


  Mountain and Water
• What is calligraphy considered in Chinese culture?


  The art of beautiful and artistic handwriting
• What materials are commonly used in calligraphy?


  Paper and silk
• How do performers in Kabuki and Peking Opera use their faces?


  As a canvas for painting based on their character
• What is the purpose of face painting in Peking Opera?


  To reflect the character's personality and historical assessment
• What is the significance of colors in Kabuki makeup?


  Colors represent certain qualities and emotions
• What are the two types of Kabuki makeup?


  1. Standard makeup – applied to most actors
  2. Kumadori makeup – applied to villains and heroes
• What is the role of masks in Korean culture?


  They originated with religious meaning and were used in various performances
• How were masks used in Korean funeral services?


  To help banish evil spirits
• What do the colors of Korean masks indicate?


  They help establish the age and race of the figure
• What are the roles of colors in Korean masks?


  1. Black, Red, and White masks - establish age and race
  2. Half Red and Half White mask - symbolizes two fathers
  3. Dark-faced mask - indicates an adulterous mother
• What is the purpose of the activity "Painting Analysis"?


  To analyze the use of line, shape, and color in paintings
• What should you consider when analyzing paintings?

  How artists express movement and the techniques used
• What were masks used for in prehistoric times?


  They were used in shamanistic rites and theatre plays.
• How did the use of masks evolve by the 12th century?


  Masks became part of elaborate dances and dramas.
• What are the roles of colors in Korean masks?


  1. Black, Red, and White masks indicate age and race.
  2. Half Red and Half White mask symbolizes two fathers.
  3. Dark-faced mask indicates birth from an adulterous mother.
• What does a Half Red and Half White mask symbolize?


  It symbolizes the idea that the wearer has two fathers, Mr. Red and Mr. White.
• What does a dark-faced mask indicate in Korean culture?


  It indicates that the character was born of an adulterous mother.
• What are the main activities involved in paper arts in Eastern Asian countries?

  • Paper folding
  • Paper cutting
  • Paper kite making
  • Paper knot tying