MAPEH (Arts)

Question 1

To create patterns, weavers tie and dye portions of weft yarn before weaving begins. Patterns are divers and vary by region; common motifs include lattice, stars, and spots.

Answer 1

Ikat Technique (Khmer term: Chongkiet)

Question 2

It yields single or two-color fabrics, which are produced by weaving three thread so that the color of one thread dominates on one side of the fabric, while the two others determine the color on the reverse side.

Answer 2

Uneven Twill

Question 3

The lao women’s ankle-long skirt whose form is undeniable but whose patterns are unique to each skirt.

Answer 3

Sihn

Question 4

—- — —- were born in Vietnam. Many of our Vietnamese fabrics originated from Ha Dong, the center of weaving and sericulture (slik worm production) for centuries. Old jacquard looms are still used, weaving patterns containing centuries-old symbols and characters.

Answer 4

Golden Thread Silks

Question 5

Some popular fabric ranges are:

Answer 5

Shantung taffeta, Bengaline weave & Ebony Satin

Question 6

An all-natural lustrous silk hand-woven in souther Vietnam and naturally dyed using ebony fruit pods.

Answer 6

Ebony Satin

Question 7

The term —– is and Indoneisan-Malay word, believed to be related to the Malay word titik, which means “point”,”dot”, or “drop”. The “drop” action refers to the process of dyeing the fabric by making use of a resist technique: covering areas of the cloth with a dye-resistant substance (usually hot wax) to prevent t hem from absorbing colors.

Answer 7

Batik

Question 8

There are two categories of batik designs:

Answer 8

Geometric motifs and free form designs

Question 9

There are two main types of batik that are produced there:

Answer 9

Hand painted and Block printed

Question 10

the artist uses the canting, a small copper container with one or more different - sized pipes

Answer 10

Hand painted

Question 11

Is done by welding together strips of metal to form a metal block. The metal block is then dipped into molten wax and pressed against the fabric in order to make a pattern.

Answer 11

Block printed

Question 12

FACTS

Answer 12

Leaves and flowers in Malaysian batiks are incorporated to avoid the interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry, in accordance with local Islamic doctrine.

Question 13

Malaysian batik is famous for its ? and ?

Answer 13

Geometrical designs and spirals

Question 14

Brunei’s designs have their national flower —- , —- —- (pither plant). and Brunei’s traditional design of air muleh

Answer 14

Flower simpur, Sumboi-sumboi (pitcher plant)

Question 15

—- - —- batik designs are created through the art of layering and mixing of colors injected with creativity.

Answer 15

Hand - Made

Question 16

Made out of rice paper with a bamboo frame, which contains a fuel cell or small candle

Answer 16

Sky Lanterns

Question 17

In thailand, flying lanters are used during the year for festivals, the most popular being the ? ? ?. The festival is held on the night of the 12th full moon, usually in November.

Answer 17

Loy Krathong Festival

Question 18

—- has been both a passion and a livelihood for many Cambodian sculptors. The art of ? ? in Cambodia has a very long, fascinating history which goes back to the foundation of the Khmer nation.

Answer 18

Stone Carving

Question 19

Thailand is world-famous for its sculpture that dates back 4,000 years. The most commonly used materials are wood, stone, ivory, clay, and various metals. The most notable sculptures are the Thai bronzes famous for their originality and grace. This famous sculpture in Bangkok is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. It is made of plaster on a brick core and finished in gold leaf. The feet are inlaid with mother of pearl.

Answer 19

Wat Pho

Question 20

It has been heavily influenced by the three traditional religions: Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism, which come from neighboring countries, China and India. These statues include couples embracing, pregnant women, people in mourning, elephants, and birds.

Answer 20

Stone sculptures in Vietnam

Question 21

Typically, the precious metals such as bronze, silver, and gold are used. The most famous statue made of gold is the Phra Say of the sixteenth century, which the Siamese carried home as loot in the late eighteenth century. Another famous sculpture is the Phra Bang which is also cast in gold. Unfortunately, its craftsmanship is said to be of Sinhalese origin, rather than —. It is traditionally believed that relics of the Buddha are contained in the image.

Answer 21

Laos

Question 22

Laotians make paper by hand in the wider region for over 700 years using the bark of the local sa or mulberry Tree

Answer 22

Sa Paper

Question 23

One of the most popular forms of art in Vietnam. Favored for the mystical atmosphere that can be achieved with the medium. Typically showcases the countryside, landscapes, pagodas, historical events, or scenes of daily life.

Answer 23

Silk Painting

Question 24

It is a puppet shadow play performed around the Indo-Malayan archipelago, tracing its origin to India

Answer 24

Wayang Kulit

Question 25

It is a uniquely designed Malaysian kite. Its wings are similar to an Arabic letter (pronounced "wow"). Farmers used kites as scarecrows in the fields and as a means to lull their children to sleep, so they could work with little interruption.

Answer 25

**Wau Kite**

Question 26

It is a cap widely worn in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Sinagpore, The souther Philippines and souther Thailand.

Answer 26

**Songkok**