Arts 9

Quarter 1
Module 4
Western Classical Art Traditions

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MAPEH-Arts 9
Quarter 1 – Module 4
Title: Western Classical Art Traditions
First Edition, 2020

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Arts 9
Quarter 1
Module 4
Title: WESTERN CLASSICAL ART TRADITIONS
Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic Sculptures
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the MAPEH-ARTS Grade 9 Module 4 on Western Classical Art Traditions

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its Officer-In-Charge Schools Division
Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin in partnership with the Local
Government of Pasig through its Mayor, Honorable Vico Sotto.
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For the learner:

Welcome to the MAPEH Module 4 on Arts 9 (Western Classical Arts Traditions)

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 EXPECTATION

In this module, the learner identifies distinct characteristics of arts

during the different art periods. (A9EL-1a-2)

Learning Objectives:

1. compared the characteristics of sculptures from Byzantine,

Romanesque, and Gothic;
2. sculptured as an artwork manifesting the characteristics from
Byzantine, Romanesque; and Gothic; and
3. reflected on the purpose of different characteristics of Sculptures
Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic.

PRE–TEST

Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.
1. The dominant theme in Byzantine sculptures.
A. religious, everyday life scenes and motifs from nature
B. terra cotta and limestones
C. human figures
D. symbolisms
2. Animals are used as symbols in Byzantine sculptures.
A. horse, dove and rabbit
B. dove, deer, and peafowl
C. snake, dove and horse
D. bird, peacock, and rabbit
3. Romanesque lightweight devotional images were usually carried in
A. Processions
 B. Conferences
C. Parade
D. Concerto
4. Gothic sculptures had greater freedom of style
A. Yes. Because they no longer lay closely against the wall.
B. Yes. Because the subject shown larger than humans.
C. Yes. Empty spaces were filled with figures.
D. No. None at all.
5. The most commonly used material in Gothic sculpture.
A. Wood
B. Stone
C. Glass
D. metal

RECAP

Directions: Identify the following sculptures by its name and the eras they
belong.
 LESSON

Byzantine Sculptures
The dominant themes in Byzantine sculptures are religious,
everyday life scenes and motifs from nature.
Animals were used as symbols (dove, deer, peafowl) while
some had acrostic signs(form of writing in which taking the first
letter, syllable, or word of different lines and putting them
together can be result in a message) that contained a great
theological significance.

The Barberini Diptych

An early example of Byzantine ivory work

Romanesque Sculptures
Some of the famous sculptural pieces are reliquaries, altar
frontals, crucifixes and devotional images small individual works of
art were generally made of costly materials for royal and aristocratic
patrons. These lightweight devotional images were usually carried in
processions both inside and outside churches.

The Last Judgement Tymapnum

Tymapnum (an architectural element
with the arch or pediment)
 Of the west portal, Cathedral of Saint Lazare, Autun Burgundy
France, c.1120-35 by Gislebertus
Gothic Sculptures
Gothic sculptures had greater freedom of style. They no longer
lay closely against the wall but began to project outward. Figures
were given their own particular attitudes instead of being set into
particular patterns and were lively and realistic.

Resurrection of the Virgin

End of the 12th century Cathedral Amiens

ACTIVITY 2 – ART PRODUCTION

Activity 1
Compare and contrast the two sculptures using the following indicators.

1. Name of Sculpture
2. Period and era when it was created.
3. Materials used
4. The use of elements of arts in sculpture (lines, shapes, color
and texture)
5. The distinctive characteristic of the sculpture.
 Activity 2
How to make Sculpture Paper Roses.
Step 1: Cut Paper. We need 3 square pieces of paper for making one rose
Step 2: Fold the Paper. Take one square piece of paper and fold it diagonally
Step 3: Mark and cut. 3 more images
Step 4: Cut segments
Step 5: Curl edge
Step 6: Glue edges
Step 7: Arrange petals and glue

Picture Examples:

WRAP–UP

DIRECTION: Complete the sentences below.

1. The dominant features in (Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic)
sculptures are ________________.
2. The themes from (Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic) include
___________________.
3. The most common styles (Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic) are
_____________.
 VALUING

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined the Christian faithful
worldwide in a “peaceful and pious” observance of the Lenten season 2020
amid the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. n a Lenten message,
Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, urged the Filipinos to
believe that the country will emerge victorious over the health crisis that it is
facing now. “As we mark the start of the Holy Week, let us be reminded of
God’s infinite love and mercy that He sent His only begotten son to bring us
salvation. Let us draw inspiration from Christ’s suffering and passion in the
cross where in the end He triumphed over death,” Arevalo said.

Source: Manila Bulletin, April 6, 2020

Philippine Armed Forces Spokesperson Brig.Gen. Edgard Arevalo

(AP Photo/Bullit Marquez / MANILA BULLETIN)

1. What are the Filipino behaviors to help fight public health crisis?

POST TEST

DIRECTION: Read the questions carefully and chose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. An example of early Byzantine ivory work.
A. Tymapnum
B. The Barberini Diptych
C. Last Judgement
D. Resurrection of the Virgin
2. The era which generally characterized by a move away from the
naturalism of the Classical tradition and those artworks which
contain a religious message.
A. Romanesque era
B. Byzantine era
C. Gothic era
D. Classicism
3. This was a style of medieval art that developed in Northern France
out of Romanesque art in the 12th century AD.
A. Romanesque
B. Classicism
C. Gothic
D. Byzantine
4. The art era which was characterized by a vigorous style in both
painting and sculpture.
A. Romanesque
B. Gothic
C. Byzantine
D. Classicism
5. This is an example of Gothic Sculpture.
A. The Resurrection of the Virgin
B. The Last Judgement
C. The Barberini Diptych
D. The Portonacio Sarcophaus
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 R E F E R E N CE S

1. Learner’s Material for Music and Arts Grade9 Deped , (Mass Training
Manual)
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/Barberini__ivory
3. www.google.com.search