Arts of

East Asia
CHINA (Beijing)
 Elements and Principles in the Arts and Crafts of China
ART FORMS:

1.Cheongsam
-it is a typical, traditional and
feminine features body-hugging
dress in China.
 Elements and Principles in the Arts and Crafts of China
ART FORMS:

1. Cheongsam
Design: Repetition of image i.e., floral
or geometric shapes
Materials: cotton, rayon, and silk
 Elements and Principles in the Arts and
ART FORMS: Crafts of China

2. Terracotta Warriors
-it is a collection of terracotta
sculptures depicting the armies of
Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of
China.
 Elements and Principles in the Arts and Crafts of China

ART FORMS:

3. Shennong
-the God of Agriculture
and Medicine.
 Painting

●It is the art of applying paints to

surfaces to convey a message or
information.
 Chinese Painting
Two Types of Chinese Painting:
1. The vertical wall scroll- which is put on
display for special occasions and
afterwards rolled up and stored in a
wooden box.
 Chinese painting
Two Types of Chinese Painting:
2. The horizontal hand scroll- where the long strip of silk
of paper is gradually rolled off one wooden roller on to
another to reveal only a small section of the work at a
time.
JAPAN (Tokyo)
 Elements and Principles in the Arts and Crafts of Japan
ARTS FORMS:

Kimono and Cherry blossoms

-the images of these two symbolize Japan.
Kimono- traditional Japanese garment and
national dress of Japan.
Cherry Blossoms- has been celebrated in
Japan for many centuries and holds a particular
place in Japan culture.
Elements and principles in the arts and crafts of japan
ARTS FORMS:

Ebisu
-God of Sea and Marine life.

Ebisu is a Japanese god of luck, wealth, and

prosperity, particularly where the sea is concerned; he is
also the patron god of fishermen. Perpetually smiling
and often dressed as a fisherman, Ebisu is one of the
Seven Lucky Gods, and is in fact the only one original
to Japan. His image has seen widespread use throughout
Japan due to his close association with both the wealth
of the sea and business prosperity.
 Japan Painting
● Japan painting reflects a refined and serene
sense of dignity. Japanese art is valued not
only simplicity, but also for its colorful
exuberance.
 Origami
● “Ori” means folding and
“kami or gami” means
paper.
● The Japanese art of
folding paper into shapes
that look like birds,
animals, flowers and etc.
SOUTH KOREA
 North korea
(Pyongyang)
NORTH KOREA (Pyongyang)
Elements and Principles in the Arts and Crafts of
Korea
ART FORMS:

1. Hanbok and Choson

-Traditional Korean clothing male
and female.
Elements and Principles in the Arts and Crafts of
Korea
ART FORMS:

1. Hanbok and Choson

Design: Plain sheet of fabric
Materials: Cotton, rayon, silk
Elements and Principles in the Arts and Crafts of
Korea
ART FORMS:

Korean Myth…
1. Haesik (God of Moon)
2. Daelim/ Daesun
(Goddess of Sun)
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