psychomotor/ arts

India

Largest country in South Asia with diverse cultures and art forms like pottery sculpture cave paintings and textiles

Laxminarayan Temple

Hindu temple in New Delhi dedicated to Vishnu and Lakshmi also called Birla Mandir

Agra Fort

Mughal fortress in Agra built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century using red sandstone

Citrasutra

Ancient Indian painting treatise found in the Vishnudharmottara Purana explaining proportions colors rasa and painting classifications

Citra

Fully developed complete painting with proper proportion and expression

Ardhacitra

Partially developed or incomplete painting

Citrabhasa

Painting that resembles real forms but lacks correct proportion or technique

Vishnu

Hindu god known as the Preserver shown with four arms holding a conch discus mace and lotus

Lakshmi

Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity often shown seated on a lotus

Sanchi

Buddhist site in Madhya Pradesh famous for the Great Stupa

Ajanta Caves

Rock cut caves in Maharashtra known for murals and Buddhist art from 2nd century BCE to 480 CE

Taj Mahal

White marble mausoleum in Agra built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal

Sanskrit Theater

Classical Indian drama tradition based on the Natyashastra combining acting dance gestures and music

Nataka

Heroic or royal drama based on epic stories

Prakarana

Drama about ordinary people with romantic or social themes

Kathak

Classical storytelling dance from North India

Rangoli

Decorative floor art made with colored powders during festivals

Mehndi

Art of decorating hands and feet with henna designs

Diwali

Festival of Lights celebrating victory of good over evil

Kanchipuram Sarees

Silk sarees from Tamil Nadu known for rich colors and gold zari

Patola Sarees

Double ikat silk sarees from Gujarat with complex geometric designs

West Asia

Region also called the Middle East known as a cradle of civilization

Saudi Arabia

Country in West Asia occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula and birthplace of Islam

Saudi Arabian Arts

Art reflecting Islamic heritage with geometric designs calligraphy weaving and metalwork

Traditional Vernacular Architecture Saudi

Mud brick houses with courtyards

Islamic Architecture Saudi

Mosques with domes minarets arches and calligraphy

Najdi Architecture

Central Saudi style with thick walls and geometric patterns

Hejazi Architecture

Coastal Saudi style with wooden lattice windows called rawashin

Modern Saudi Architecture

Blends Islamic tradition with modern materials

Iran

West Asian country known for architecture carpets and calligraphy

Iranian Architecture

Uses math geometry astronomy and symbolic unity in design

Lotfollah Mosque

Safavid era mosque in Isfahan known for tile work and dome built as private royal mosque without minarets

Persian Carpets

Handwoven rugs from Iran known for intricate patterns and craftsmanship

Turkey

Transcontinental country influenced by Byzantine Islamic and Ottoman traditions

Ottoman Era

Islamic empire lasting from 1299 to 1922

Turkish Painting

Includes Ottoman miniature paintings with flat perspective and bright colors

The Tortoise Trainer

1906 painting by Osman Hamdi Bey symbolizing slow social reform

Girl Reading the Quran

Painting by Osman Hamdi Bey highlighting education and spirituality

Surname i Humayun

Illustrated Ottoman manuscript documenting royal festivals and ceremonies

Turkish Carpets

Anatolian rugs known for geometric patterns and bold colors

Pakistan

Country influenced by Chinese South Asian Persian Arabian Turkish Russian and Mongolian cultures

Pakistani Truck Painting

Colorful decorative truck art with floral patterns and calligraphy believed to bring good luck

Tekke Guls

Medallion carpet designs woven by Turkoman tribes

Pottery Pakistan

Traditional craft of the Kumhar tribe using special clay

Mohenjo daro

Ancient Indus Valley city built around 2600 BC in Sindh

Pukka Houses

Houses built from durable materials like brick and cement

Katchi Houses

Houses made from mud bamboo reeds or thatch

Semi Pukka Houses

Combination of durable and less durable materials

Tibet

High altitude region called the Roof of the World located on the Tibetan Plateau

Thangka Painting

Tibetan religious scroll painting used for meditation and teaching

Mandala

Sacred geometric design symbolizing the universe

Sand Mandalas

Mandalas made of colored sand and swept away to symbolize impermanence

Painted Mandalas

Mandalas found in thangka paintings and monastery murals

Architectural Mandalas

Temple layouts designed in mandala form

Potala Palace

17th century palace in Lhasa that served as winter residence of the Dalai Lama

White Palace

Administrative and living quarters of the Potala Palace

Red Palace

Religious halls and sacred shrines of the Potala Palace

Losar

Tibetan New Year festival celebrated between January and March