#20

Plate #20
Topic: The Eastern Art History
Template Title: My Own Perspective in Eastern Art History

Materials:
1 whole sheet of bond paper;
pen (black or blue ink);
ruler;
any coloring materials (optional)

Instructions / Activity Guide:
This activity helps you understand the development of Eastern Art History by organizing major art traditions, their focus, and forms. 

You will present the information using a concept map or a table, and reflect on your own understanding of Eastern art.

Step 1: Prepare Your Paper
Use one whole sheet of bond paper. At the top center, write the title:

EASTERN ART HISTORY

Choose one format:

• Concept Map (with branches and connections), or
• Table (with rows and columns)

Step 2: Organize the Content

Include the following categories:

• Major Group

• Art Traditions Included

• Focus of Art

• Forms of Art

Step 3: Fill in the Information

Use the details from the provided image and organize them clearly:

Ancient Eastern Art
Mesopotamian, Persian, early Indian, early Chinese
Focus: Religion, rulers, power, writing, daily life
Forms: Relief carving, pottery, sculpture, architecture, seals, wall art

Religious and Spiritual Art
Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic
Focus: Worship, spirituality, sacred teachings, devotion
Forms: Temples, stupas, mosques, statues, calligraphy, manuscript art, carvings

East Asian Classical Art
Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Focus: Nature, harmony, balance, simplicity, discipline
Forms: Ink painting, scrolls, ceramics, calligraphy, gardens, woodblock prints

South and Southeast Asian Art
Indian, Thai, Khmer, Indonesian, Philippine traditional art
Focus: Rituals, religion, community life, kingship, mythology
Forms: Temple art, sculpture, weaving, textiles, folk crafts, dance-related arts, architecture

Decorative and Court Art
Persian, Mughal, Ottoman, Chinese court art, Japanese court art
Focus: Luxury, refinement, royal life, elegance, prestige
Forms: Miniature painting, silk art, porcelain, jewelry, palace decoration, lacquerware

Modern Eastern Art
Modern Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Southeast Asian art
Focus: National identity, modernization, blending of old and new styles
Forms: Painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic art

Contemporary Eastern Art
Present-day Asian art traditions
Focus: Identity, globalization, politics, memory, technology, social issues
Forms: Installation art, digital art, mixed media, video art, performance art

Step 4: Add Your Personal Perspective

At the bottom or side of your work, write a short reflection (3–5 sentences):

• Which Eastern art tradition interests you the most? Why?

• What similarities or differences do you notice compared to Western art?

• How does Eastern art reflect culture and beliefs?

Step 5: Organize and Design

• Keep your layout neat and easy to read

• Use lines, arrows, or colors for a concept map

• Use a table format for organized comparison

• Highlight important terms

Sample Output Options:

Concept Map:
Eastern Art History → branches into Ancient, Religious, Modern, etc.

Table:
Columns: Major Group | Traditions | Focus | Forms

Reminder:

Focus on how Eastern art reflects culture, spirituality, and tradition.
Clarity and organization are more important than decoration.
Use simple but meaningful explanations.

Enjoy!