ASIAN ARTS
CHINESE ART
CHINESE ART
China has been at the leading edge of
development especially in terms of
cultural development.
CHINESE ART
Inhabitants of China in the past were able to
produce primitive artisan works.
CHINESE ART
It was a parallel period with that of Greece’s
Golden Age:
• A period when culture, particularly in art,
has flourished tremendously.
• Metal works befitting the royal family
were produced in abundance.
• Jade was also popular choice of material
for artworks.
CHINESE ART
Chinese artists started making art that
highlighted their very own culture.
Paintings usually depicted magical places
and realms that were born out of sheer
imagination while still confusing the
Chinese characters that define their
culture.
CHINESE ART
Western landscapes usually had a single
vanishing point while,
Chinese paintings had the opposite
CHINESE ART
Porcelain
One of the commonly used items to make
decorative ornaments such as vases and
jars.
CHINESE ART
The focal point of these vases depicts a
central theme: nature.
But part of their culture is emphasizing a
form of social life, giving importance to
communities and interactions among
people.
CHINESE ART
Some of the common overarching themes of
Chinese artworks includes; everyday
activities, war and violence, death, and
nature.
Chinese artworks are infused with a lot of
symbolisms.
CHINESE ART
Art becomes an avenue for the artist to
convey his reflection of the things he is
aware of.
JAPANESE ART
JAPANESE ART
Art in Japan has undergone a series of
transitions and periodization.
JAPANESE ART
From being isolated nation to that of
embracing Western influences and
modernization,
Japan has transitioned into a modern
cultural mixing pot.
JAPANESE ART
It is evident how the Japanese were able
to infuse focal and indigenous materials
with modern Western subjects and focal
points
JAPANESE ART
It is important to take note that there are
Korean and Chinese influences evident in
Japanese artworks.
JAPANESE ART
One of the most ceramic products created
by the Japanese is called Haniwa.
There are ceramic figures that are made up
of clay.
They are placed beside burial spots for
reasons that are unknown.
JAPANESE ART
The native religion of Japan is Shintoism.
When Japan established relations with
China, they did not only trade goods with
them but they were also influenced by the
Chinese with their religious beliefs and
practices.
JAPANESE ART
Buddhism became an integral part of
Japanese culture.
Artworks such as images and sculptures of
Buddha were produced.
JAPANESE ART
Buddhist temples also became staples in key
places. Art essence became an expression
of worship for the Japanese.
JAPANESE ART
China also influenced Japan in terms of
paintings.
Japan isolated itself from the rest of the
world, which in effect, gave them the
avenue to let their culture flourish.
JAPANESE ART
The artist is given the free reign for his
work, which had more room for
spontaneity and individuality.
Many artists focused on individual
portraits, elements of nature, and scenes
from everyday life creating their artworks.
JAPANESE ART
The Japanese adapted a more minimalist
take on their paintings.
This is a stark contrast with the extravagant
and sometimes over-the-top designs of the
Chinese .
JAPANESE ART
The Japanese also developed a kind of
painting called the ukiyo-e, which was
crafted through woodcut prints.
JAPANESE ART
UKIYO-E
is a genre of Japanese art which flourished
from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its
artists produced woodblock prints
and paintings of such subjects as female
beauties; kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers;
scenes from history and folk tales; travel
scenes and landscapes; flora and fauna ;
and erotica.
JAPANESE ART
Some Western artists were intrigued and
influenced by these ukiyo-o paintings.
PHILIPPINE ART
PHILIPPINE ART
Throughout Philippine history, spanning
from the pre-colonial period to the
contemporary periods, different art forms
have emerged in the Philippines art scene.
PHILIPPINE ART
Ethnic minorities have used art not only for
daily activities but also for religious rituals
and practices.
PHILIPPINE ART
Most art forms used by ethnic communities
include pottery, weaving, carving and the
use of metalwork and jewelry.
PHILIPPINE ART
POTTERY
It is said to be one of the earliest art forms
used by the early Filipino people.
PHILIPPINE ART
Manunggal Jar (Palawan)
This jar is a representation early Filipinos’
religious beliefs and practices.
It serves as a burial jar
Pots for cooking
Large vases for storing
PHILIPPINE ART
Woodcarvings from Palawan also depict
animals like BIRDS, Which are
representations of their religious beliefs.
PHILIPPINE ART
WEAVING
It was also the earliest forms of art
expressions in the Philippines.
One of the most popular artisans of weaving
is the people from the Cordillera.
They are known for their colorful woven
cloth, which also have both religious and
practical value.
PHILIPPINE ART
Tausug and Maranao people are known for
their okir, which are designs applied to
their woodcarvings.
• Sarimanok
PHILIPPINE ART
OKIR
PHILIPPINE ART
SARIMANOK
PHILIPPINE ART
• During the sixteenth century, Art was
used by the spaniards to propagate their
christian faith and establishing their
foothold in the country. Like for example
is the church.
PHILIPPINE ART
Being under the colonial rule, Art became
one of the avenues for Filipino patriots and
nationalist.
PHILIPPINE ART
• The 1960s proved to be a period of
modernism and dynamism with a lot of
styles, techniques, and methods emerging.
Most artworks were reflections of the
political, social, and economic situation in
the Philippines during the Marcos
administration.
PHILIPPINE ART
• Most artworks were forms of protest
against the government’s suppression for
freedom of speech and expression.
• Some of the works also is about the
reflected issues.
