Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Bohol

ARTS 8
SECOND QUARTER

Quarter : 2 Week : 1 Day : 2 Activity No. : 1

Competency: : Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of arts and
crafts inspired by the cultures of East Asia (A8EL-IIb-1)
Objective : Describe elements and principles of art samples
Topic : Arts Elements and Principles of East Asian art
Materials : Activity sheet and pen
Reference : (Essential Humanities 2013)
2013. Essential Humanities. Accessed August 25, 2020. http://www.essential-
humanities.net/world-art/east-asian/.

Copyrights : For classroom use only

Concept Notes:
The picture below is an example of Chinese Jade Carving. Let’s try to analyze the elements and
principles of the craft.

Photo Credit: https://tinyurl.com/y5ewxcnq

Elements Principles

Line – Diagonal Pattern – Repetition of circular shape

Color – Green/Jade Emphasis – The hole at the center
Shape/Form – 2D (Circle) Balance – Symmetrical
Value - Light Movement - Circular
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Bohol

Activity: Picture Analysis

Direction: Give a simple description of the sample arts and crafts below based on its
elements and principles. Write your answer on the space provided for.

Ming Plate of China

Photo Credit: https://tinyurl.com/y2zf74ld

Elements Principles

Line – _______________________ Pattern - ______________________

Shape/Form - _________________ Emphasis – ___________________

Value - ______________________ Balance – _____________________

Movement - ___________________

Woodcut Printing
of Japan
Photo Credit: https://tinyurl.com/y52jbjow

Elements Principles

Line – _______________________ Pattern - ______________________

Shape/Form - _________________ Emphasis – ___________________

Value - ______________________ Balance – _____________________

Movement - ___________________

For you, which is the best among the three artworks in terms of the application of art
elements and principles? Why?

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