Lesson Plan

MAPEH 8- ARTS

I. Objectives: At the end of the lesson the students should be able to;
a. Identify and describe the countries in South Asia
b. Appreciate the artwork from South and Central Asia
c. Perform a short presentation about the story of Siddharta Gautama and Shiva
II. Subject Matter:
Lesson: General Art Concepts of South Asia
References: MAPEH 8 book pg 118-122, Internet
Materials: Printed images, laptop, projector

III. Procedures:

Teacher’s Activities Student’s Activities

A. Preliminary Activities
“Good Morning Class…” “Good Morning Sir!”
“Let us pray first…”
(Checking of Attendance) (One student will lead the Prayer)
…Just say present with book if you have your
book and present without book if you dont (Students raise their hand and say present
have… as the teacher calls in their name)

“Please pick up the pieces of paper under your

chair” (Students pick up the pieces of paper)
“So how was your day?”
Last time we discussed about shapes.
Class, what are the two basic kinds of shape?
B. Motivation: Observe the pictures “It was great sir!”
below and guess what our topic is.

The two basic kinds of shape is geometric

shape and free-form shape.

Very good!
C. Lesson Proper: That’s Bhudda sir
Our lesson for today is all about General Art
Concepts of South Asia.
The countries belong to South Asia are India,
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Afghanistan,
the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Again, what are the countries that belong to
South Asia? The countries belong to South Asia are
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan,
Very good class! Afghanistan, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri
Buddhist Art Lanka sir!
Buddhist art is the most known art in Asia. It is
the collection of artworks the life of the
religious leader Siddharta Gautama, or
Gautama Buddha.
“Class who is Siddharta Gautamma?” He is the leader of Buddhism sir!
Very good!
Siddhartha Gautama (also known as the
Buddha “the awakened one”) was a teacher,
philosopher and spiritual leader who is
considered the founder of Buddhism.
Remember that Buddhist art, and Buddhism
was originated from India but was virtually
lost in India in the 10th century.
At first, the images of Buddha were only
depicted using symbolic icons, such as the
following. The dharma wheel, with eight stroke
The Dharma wheel or Dharmachakra representing the eight noble paths
Please kindly read the dharma wheel!

Very good!
So what are the eight noble paths of the The 8 noble paths of dharma wheel are:
dharma wheel? Right view
Yes ms. A! Right Intention
Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Very good! Right Concentration
Right mindfulnes
Next is lotus, kindly read it mr. A
So lotus represents purity of the body, speech Lotus is a symbol of purity; it comes in any
and mind, according to legend, gautama first color, but not blue
steps made lotus flowers appear everywhere
he stepped.
Please kindly read triratna everyone! The triratna (or the three jewels),
 symbolizes the Buddha, the Dharma
So in short words it visually represent, (teachings), and Sangha ( the monastic
buddha, dharma and sangha. community)
Next is the trishula, please read everyone!
So when we hold a trishul or trident, it Used as early as the 2nd century BCE and
signifies that shiva is above all the three now a prevalent hindu symbol of shiva
states- waking, dreaming and sleepng.
So class who is Shiva again? Shiva is one of the supreme beings who
creates, protects and transforms the
Very good! universe.
Next is the “Vajra”
So vajra is representing strong spirit.
Vajra in buddhism is the symbol of
vajrayana,on of the three major branches of
buddhism. The theravada, mahayana and
vajrayana.
Last is the swastika.
Swastika represents? It represents good fortune sir!
Very good!
The swastika or sauwastika is a geometrical
figure and an ancient religious icon in the
cultures of Eurasia. It is used as a symbol of
divinity and spirituality in Indian religions,
especially Hinduism. In the Western world, it
was a symbol of auspiciousness and good luck.
Auspiciousness means showing or suggesting The dharma wheel, lotus, triratna, trishula,
that future success is likely propitious. vajra, and swastika sir!
Again class what are the symbolic icons that
depicts the images of Buddha?
Very good class!
The earliest representations of buddha in arts
are only parts of his body. The footprint of
buddha recorded as first century artifact
depicts not only a part of the body, but also
two symbols on it.
It was from Gandhara region in present
day border of India, Pakistan, and
Afghanistan. The large print is now in
Tokyo, Japan sir.

So this image is from?

Very good!
Centuries after the first symbolic images and
some representation images of buddha, the Mudra is a hand gesture or seal that is
whole of buddha was already depicted. So being practiced in may religions and
statues of buddha become common. Buddha situations
statues and paintings were made to Me sir
communicate meanings. This is done by
incorporating earlier-used symbols and by
properly positioning various elements like
mudra
So now let’s proceed to mudra.
Please kindly read the definition of mudra.

Class, who is watching naruto?

Mudras or hand seals found its way to pop
culture these days. One of the more famous
contemporary artwork is Naruto manga, which
uses Chinese zodiac to perform various
ninjutsu, genjutsu, and other secret arts.
This Buddha found in the gallo-roman
museum of lyon uses bhumisparsa mudra,
one which touches the ground to call the
earth to be a witness for his awakening.

Please read the bhumisparsa mudra!

This heart- level mudra of a bronze statue

Bhumisparsha means 'touching the earth'. It is Is the dharmachakra mudra that can be
more commonly known as the 'earth witness' associated with cosmic order.
mudra. This mudra, formed with all five
fingers of the right hand extended to touch
the ground, symbolizes the Buddha's
enlightenment under the bodhi tree, when he
summoned the earth goddess, Sthavara, to
bear witness to his attainment of
enlightenment.
Next is the heart- level mudra, please kindly This bronze Buddha statue used vitarka
read. mudra to represent intellectual discussion
and argument.
So when we say dharmachakra mudra, it is
one of such interesting and unique hand
gestures used in Buddha statues which means
the wheel of Dharma in Buddhism.
The Dharmachakra mudra is also known as
gesture of Teaching of the Wheel of Dharma.
This gesture depicts one of the most
important moment in the Buddha's life as he
performed the Dharmachakra mudra in his
first sermon in Sarnath after he
attained enlightenment.
Next is this bronze Buddha statue
Please read everyone!

So when we say vitarka mudra, it is one of the

much commonly found mudra or poses.
Vitarka Mudra is the mudra or a gesture
representing the discussion and transmission
of the teachings by the Buddha. It is also taken
as the hand gesture which induces the energy
of the teachings and discussions of the
spiritual principles which may also involve the
arguments of the ideas. These discussions may
also feel like the transmission of a particular
teaching without the use of words. The Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, India is
Last is the supreme enlightenment, considered as the oldest recorded stupa in
The supreme enlightenment is represented by the world. The Dhamekh Stupa is believed
uttarabhodi mudra. to be the site where the enlightened
Practicing uttarabodhi mudra is a great way to Buddha first gave his sermon to his first
calm the excited mind, or soothe the nerves five disciples.
before starting any seemingly overwhelming
task.
It is believed that uttarabodhi mudra is great
for improving self-confidence and realizing the Shingardar Stupa is listed as one of the
inner Self. It removes fear and teaches one to biggest stupas discovered
not worry about anything but God.
Uttarabodhi mudra is also said to help
inspiration, problem-solving and decision-
making, as well as improve focus and
concentration.
So class, buddhist architecture developed
later, around the 3rd century.
There are three basic structures that are It is a large hall with polished walls and
considered highly in buddhist nature. These well- proportioned pillars.
are the vihara, stupa, and chaitya.
So, to better understand these, representative
pictures will be shown.
The dhamekh stupa in Sarnath India
Please read it ms. B
Dhamek Stupa is a massive stupa located at
Sarnath, 13 km away from Varanasi in the
state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Stupas originated Natya Shastra, which requires not only
as pre-Buddhist tumuli, in which ascetics were dance, but also a story. It requires live
buried in a seated position. music and occasional poetry. Hence, it is a
complex performing arts itself.
Next is the Shingardar Stupa,

So Shingardar Stupa is located in Ghalegay

Valley of Pakistan and it is one of the biggest
stupas discovered.

The floor plan of vihara cave.

So it was used as temporary shelters of
wandering monks during the rainy season. It
was build for the buddhist monks to beg for
alms, as well as stay away from the material
world for meditation. Answers in identification:
1. Mudra
Last is the Chaitya of Karle, 2. Chaitya
3. Vajra
Please kindly read everyone! 4. Swastika
5. Lotus

The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves or

Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Answers in enumeration (6- 10)
Indian rock-cut caves. India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan,
Afghanistan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri
Chaitya refers to a shrine, sanctuary, temple Lanka
or prayer hall in Indian religions.
Answers in enumeration (11- 15)
And now let’s proceed to the dance of India. 1. Dharma Wheel
Music and dance are essential folk arts in 2. Trishula
India. 3. Lotus
Class India is the 7th largest country in terms of 4. Vajra
population. Its population already surpassed 5. Triratns
billions, so many forms of dances expectedly 6. Swastika
exists.

One of that is the Natya Shastra.

Please read everyone!

So the dance in India is not only a dance, it

also has a story behind it.
D. Application: Role play
Group 1: Make a short presentation
about the story of Siddharta Gautama
Group 2: Make a short presentation
about the life of Shiva

E. Generalization:
1. What have you learned from
today’s discussion?
2. What do you think is the
importance of knowing and
learning the general art concepts of
South Asia?

Evaluation:
IDENTIFICATION. Identify the answer
to the following questions.
1. Is a hand gesture or seal that is
being practiced in many religions
and situations.
2. It is a large hall with polished walls
and well-proportioned pillars.
3. It represents strong spirit.
4. It represents good fortune.
5. It is a symbol of purity: it comes in
any color, but not blue.
ENUMERATION.
(6- 10), List down five countries in South Asia

(11- 15) Give five symbolic icons that depicts

the images of Buddha
 Assignment: Research and study about the
General Art Concepts of Central Asia.

Checked by:
MARK JOVAN RAQUEL
Cooperating Teacher
Prepared by:
MACKEN ROY DALIT
Student Teacher