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ARTS 9 Quarter 1 Week 1-2

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord,
not for human masters. -Colossians 3:23

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TOPIC: Western Classical Art Traditions

INTRODUCTION
Prehistoric includes all human existence before the emergence of writing. Their art is of interest not
only to the art historians but also to archaeologist and anthropologist, for whom the art is only one clue-
along with fossils, pollens, and other finds to an understanding of early human life and culture.
Paintings from the Prehistoric Era Their paintings were found inside the caves which may have been their
way of communicating with each other. It may also be for religious or ceremonial purposes.
Paintings from Ancient Egypt purpose of Egyptian paintings is to make the deceased afterlife place pleasant.
With this in mind, themes include journey to the underworld introducing the deceased to the gods of the
underworld by their protective deities.
Paintings during the classical era were most found in vases, panels and tomb. It depicts natural figures
with dynamic compositions. Most of the subjects were battle scenes, mythological figures, and everyday
scenes. It reveals a grasp of linear perspective and naturalist representation.
Painting from Romantic Era Roman paintings have a wide variety of subjects, animals, everyday life, still
life, mythological subjects, portraits, and landscapes. The development of landscape painting is the main
innovation of Roman painting from Greek painting.
Paintings from the Roman Era
1. Byzantine- the Greek and Oriental styles seem to blend together in magnificent, imposing images, which
adorned the churches in large and small forms.
2. Romanesque- shows traces of Mozarabic influence (Arabize influence) through elongated oval faces,
large staring eyes and long noses, figures against flat colored bands and heavy outlining
Sculptures from the Early Age
1. Prehistoric- materials used in sculptures vary according to region and locality. Archaeologists believed
that their sculpture is a result of natural erosion and not of human artistry.
2. Egyptian Era- symbolic elements were widely used such as forms, hieroglyphics, relative size, location,
materials, color, actions, and gestures.
Sculptures from the Classical Period
1. Greek- shows an attitude of maximum tension, full of compressed energy, and about to explode an
action.
2. Roman- most Roman sculptures are made of monumental terra-cotta.
3. Byzantine- the dominant themes in Byzantine sculptures are religious, everyday life scenes, and motifs
from nature.
4. Romanesque- tympanum (an architectural element within the arch or pediment) of the west portal,
Cathedral of Saint-Lazare, Autun Burgundy France, c. 1120-35 by Gislebertus
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5. Gothic- have a greater freedom of style. They no longer lay closely against the wall but begun to project
outward.
Architecture from the Early Age
1. Prehistoric- man has developed a form of architecture based on megaliths (a big rock) from the Greek
word lithos (stone) and megas (big). This architecture is made of huge stone blocks which were probably
intended for burial. Example: Menhir, Dolmens and Cromlech
2. Egyptian- This architectural style was developed during the pre-dynastic period 4,000BC. Example: The
Pyramid of Gaiza, Mastaba
3. Greek-Temples consisted of a central shrine or room in an aisle surrounded by rows of columns. These
buildings were designed in one of three architectural style or orders: doric, ionic, corinthian
4. Roman- They built them of gigantic arches of stone, bricks and concrete or with barrel vaults, example is
The Colesseum, AD 70-82, Rome
5. Byzantine- It has a lot in common with the early Christian architecture. Mosaic decoration was perfected
by the Byzantines, as was the use of clerestory to bring light in from high windows
6. Romanesque- Romanesque architecture displayed solid masonry walls, rounded arches, and masonry
vaults. It is the period of great building activities in Europe, castles, churches, monasteries arose
everywhere.
7. Gothic Architecture This design included two new devices: pointed arch which enabled builders to
construct much higher ceiling vaults and stone vaulting borne on a network of stone ribs supported by piers
and clustered pillars.

OBJECTIVES
 discuss the characteristics of artworks produced and functions of arts during the different
period/era;
 appreciate the different artworks, the mood, idea or message from different period/era;
 create a painting that resembles a prehistoric culture;

Reference: Practical MAPEH 9, Page 88-95, Mar Anthony S. Dela Cruz

PRE-ASSESSMENT
What is your insights, what would life be without ART? Based on your experiences in life, what are
some insights you can share? Briefly explain your answer.

PERFORMANCE TASK
There will be having a competition with a theme “CLASSICAL ARTS” this coming October 2021
that will show your skills and talent. You will be the one of chosen student in Grade 9. You will create a
painting that resembles a prehistoric cave painting. You will need an old-looking paper to paint. Choose
white paper for best results, but you can use any paper you think will work nicely. You may tear the edges
of the paper, add tea or coffee stains on it, or wrinkle the paper to make it look old. You can also expose it
under the sun a few days before this activity. For the painting choose colors consistent with the natural
pigments and minerals used by the prehistoric cave painters. You may use red, brown, black, dark yellow, or
shades of these colors. You may also use green or grayish blue pigments if you want to add colors. Make
something similar to what you see in books: stencilled hand prints, images of wild animals. Fires, and soon.
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You may also imagine what you would paint or draw if you were a prehistoric child. Your audience will be
your family and friends. This will be graded based on the rubrics below.
Example:

Process Questions
You are one of the best competitive students in Grade 9, your teacher asking you to make a painting
for your final grades but you don’t have money to buy any materials to be needed. What will you do? How
are you going to make painting without money? Do you think money is the only solution so that we can
make a project? Briefly explain your answer?
Rubrics for Scoring

CRITERIA 10 POINTS 8 POINTS 6 POINTS 4 POINTS

Creativity The artwork shows creativity with The artwork shows The artwork shows The artwork shows
the following characteristics: creativity, however creativity, however only 1 creativity, however the
a. Artworks contain an original only2characteristics were characteristic was said artwork does not met
design. achieved achieved the prescribed
b. Designs should not be copied characteristics
from other learning resources.
c. The artwork shows tradition
and functionality.
Attractiveness/ The artwork exhibited The artwork exhibited The artwork exhibited The artwork exhibited
Craftsmanship attractiveness and craftsmanship attractiveness and attractiveness and attractiveness and
with the following characteristics: craftsmanship, however, craftsmanship, however, craftsman ship, however,
a. neatness b. look carefully only 2 characteristics were only 1 characteristic was no characteristic was me
planned c. the design obtained met met
high level of difficulty and
complexity
Timeliness The artwork was submitted on the The artwork was The artwork was The artwork was
set schedule submitted one day beyond submitted two days submitted three days
the set schedule beyond the set schedule beyond the set schedule
POST ASSESSMENT
Essay (15pts)
Directions: Answer the following questions briefly.
1. What does this painting say about the world in which we live?
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2. Do you believe in yourself that someday you will be an artist’s? Why or why not? What are some
example of art you can contribute to our country? Explain your answer.
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3. As a Grade 9 students, what are the real-life situation/s that inspired you. How does it reflect in your life?
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