Asian Art Forms, Influences, and Contemporary Applications (Grade 10)

Vocabulary flashcards covering major Asian and Filipino art forms, themes, elements, and contemporary applications from the notes.

Ink Wash Painting

A Chinese painting technique using diluted ink and brush to create tonal variation and nature-centered scenes.

Calligraphy

The art of beautiful handwriting using brush and ink; highly valued in East Asian art for its aesthetic and expressive line work.

Batik

Wax-resist dyeing technique from Indonesia used to create intricate patterns on fabric.

Wayang Kulit

Indonesian shadow puppetry performed with leather puppets used to tell traditional stories.

Mandala

A spiritual and cosmic symbol, often circular, representing the universe and balance in Indian art.

Minhwa

Korean folk art featuring mythical creatures and folklore motifs with bright, symbolic imagery.

Celadon pottery

Korean green-glazed ceramics known for their pale, glassy finish and harmony of form.

Lacquer painting

Vietnamese technique applying multiple layers of lacquer on wood to create durable, glossy surfaces.

Silk art

Artworks produced on or using silk, common in Vietnam for delicate, luminous pieces.

Burnay pottery

Philippine earthenware jars traditionally handmade, influenced by Chinese ceramics.

T’nalak weaving

T'boli textile craft from Mindanao using abaca fibers to produce intricate patterns often based on dreams.

Baybayin

Pre-colonial Philippine script with brush-like strokes influenced by Chinese/Japanese calligraphy.

Okir

Maranao woodcarving style emphasizing line, shape, and form; shares line motifs with Baybayin.

Bahay na Bato

Philippine house style blending Spanish colonial and Chinese architectural elements.

Philippine weaving

Traditional weaving traditions across the Philippines, featuring bold colors influenced by Indian, Indonesian, and Chinese textiles.

Ukiyo-e

Japanese woodblock prints depicting everyday life, beauty, and nature.

Temple murals (Thailand)

Religious wall paintings found in Thai temples depicting stories and teachings.

Gold leaf art

Decoration using thin sheets of gold to enrich religious and decorative works.

Islamic art influence (Mindanao)

Geometric patterns and symmetry inspired by Islamic art found in Mindanao crafts.

Fusion with modern themes

Contemporary artworks that blend traditional Asian motifs with modern media or social issues.

Origami

The Japanese art of paper folding, used in traditional and contemporary artworks.

Digital projection

Use of digital projection in art installations to transform or enhance traditional motifs.

Recycled materials in art

Art created from discarded or repurposed materials, shaped into symbolic forms.

Minimalism (Japanese)

A Japanese-influenced aesthetic emphasizing clean, simple, nature-inspired design.