Name:

Grade & Section: School:

Written Work No. 1

Learning Area: ARTS 8

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCS):

- Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of arts and crafts inspired by
the cultures of South Asia, West Asia, & Central Asia.
- Identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in specific countries in South, West, and
Central Asia; India (rangoli, katak, mendhi, diwali) Saudi Arabia (carpet design);
Pakistan (truck art); and Tibet(mandala) etc.
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of your choice on the
space provided before each number.
________ 1. In Rangoli, which among the following elements of art is the most important?
A. Color
B. Shape
C. Space
D. Texture
________ 2. Which of the following Indian Art that is made up of rock-cut cave monument?
A. Image of Shiva
B. Taj Majal
C. Ajanta Cave
D. Mogul Period
________ 3. In Indian Art, which among the following statements is TRUE?
A. Some evidences of the early civilization are gold and silver statuettes and steatite seals
B. The Ajanta Cave in India was created way back in the 1st Century
C. Paintings and Sculpture are also considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist Religious
Art.
D. The Ajanta Cave is made-up of 25 rock-cut cave monument.
________ 4. In Diwali or Festival of Lights which among the following statements is
FALSE?
A. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in October or November.
B. It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3-day or 5-day holiday.
C. Hindus believe that Lakshmi the goddess of wealth cannot enter a house which is not lit up,
so every household burns special Diwali clay lamp.
D. During this festival, homes are cleaned to welcome the New year and doors are opened so
that Lakshmi can enter.

________ 5. This is the act of fashioning and producing by cutting into or shaping solid
materials such as wood.
A. Painting
B. Carving
C. Emulating
D. Drawing

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 B. TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong.
________ 6. In Classical Period, Shiva ‘the destroyer’, develops into Shiva the Cosmic-
dancer represented by a four-armed figure.
________ 7. Diwali is the art of making designs or patterns on the walls or the floor of the
house using finely ground white powder along with different colors.
________ 8. The traditional form of rangoli made use of designs and motifs based on
nature, such as mangoes, creepers, flowers, swans, peacocks etc.
________ 9. The materials used in the diwali patterns of today give either a very flat
appearance or a 3-D effect.
________ 10. Across Pakistan, brightly colored flamboyant trucks painted with images of
idealized landscapes, famous personalities, flowers, and trees.

C. FILL IN THE BLANKS

Directions: Read each statement or question below carefully and fill in the blank(s) with the
correct answer. Answers may be more than one word.
11. Rangoli comes from the words “rang” meaning __________________ and “aavali”
meaning colored creepers or row of colors.
12. Some other arts of Pakistan include painted chests and _______________.
13. Colors and ________________ are chosen to symbolize Kyrgyz traditions and rural life.
14. Kyrgyz women produce a wide range of textiles, mostly from the felt of their
_________________.
15. The most unique and beautiful carpets in the world are produced by Turkmenistan.
These vary in ____________________________.

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Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
ANGONO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lt. C. Aguinaldo Street, Brgy. Kalayaan, Angono, Rizal

Name: _________________________________________ School: _________________________

Grade and Section: ____________________________ Quarter: _______Third_____________

LEARNING TASK 2: FIND MY MATCH

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Directions: Find and match the picture in column A with the name and definition in column B. Write your
answer in the space provided for.

A B

Diwali- is an oil lamp usually made from clay, with a cotton

wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils. it is often used
temporarily as lighting for special occasions and you can
use either play or brass

Kathak- one of the main forms of classical dance-drama of

India. It emphasizes rhythmic foot movements with small
bells and the movement harmonize to the music

Mehndi- is a form of body art and temporary skin

decoration also refers to the marriage feast on the
occasion of the bride’s hand and feet being stained with
henna.

Rangoli- is an art form, originating in the Indian

subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or
the ground using materials such as coloured rice, coloured
sand, quartz powder, flower petals, and coloured rocks. is
that commoners paint it, without much background in
geometry, fine arts or mathematics.

ACTIVITY 3. COLOR IT RED

Directions: Color or highlight the words in red that best describe the arts and crafts of India specifically
Rangoli, Diwali candle, Kathak and Mendhi.

_____1. Colorful _______6. It emphasizes rhythmic foot movements

_____2. Use different geometrical patterns _______7. Only use two tone color.

_____3. It uses organic materials _______8. Unpleasant dance movements

_____4. They use brass or clay _______9. It represents joy, hope and love

_____5. Ugly _______10. The movements harmonized to the music

ACTIVITY 1: DECODE THE MESSAGE

DIRECTIONS: Decode the numbers below the line by using the alphabets to form a word that
corresponds to the given pictures on each number. Give the message or idea of the artifacts and arts
objects. Write your answer on the space provided for.

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