QUIZ 1- buddhist arts of asia

Lion Capital

Sandstone

India

3rd C. BCE

Originally stood on top of a large pillar marking the site of the first sermon performed by the Historical Buddha. The aniconic nature of the work is common to the time period.

The Great Stupa

Sandstone

India

1st C. BCE

The aniconic nature of this work shows the time period, as all Buddhist works of this time didn't show the Buddha in his physical form. Commissioned by Ashoka.

Shakyamuni

Sandstone

India

2nd C. CE

The red colored standstone is typical of the location in India, along with the sense of breath in the style of the body, which is common in 2nd-century sculpture.

Siddhartha as an ascetic

Schist

Pakistan

3rd C. CE

The Silk Road ran through this part of Pakistan, which influenced the style of work at the time to adopt Greco-Roman styles.

Shakyamuni

Sandstone

India

5th C. CE

One of the most famous depictions of the Buddha in Asian Art. This piece set the classic style of the Buddha in Buddhist art for the centuries to come.

Interior of Cave 19, Ajanta

Sandstone

India

5th C. CE

Located in the Ajanta cave complex, which was a monastery and worship center for monks. Cave 19 is called a relic hall, where typically the most important icon would be located.

A Buddha- Bamiyan

Sandstone

Afganistan

6th C. CE

This work stood as an important site for pilgrims traveling along the Silk Road through Afghanistan. Was later destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.

Pensive Bodhisattva- Maitreya

Gilt Bronze

Korea

7th C. CE

This pensive pose is very common in works of this time in Korea. The pose is associated with flower boys, a group of boys from aristocratic families who became warriors and scholars.

Horyuji Temple

Wooden Buildings

Japan

7th C. CE

Built next to Prince Shotoku’s house, who was responsible for the spread of Buddhism within Japan. Oldest wooden buildings in the world.