ARTA WEEK 14 (INDIAN ART)

Indian art

consists of a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture, pottery, and textile arts such as woven silk

3rd millennium BC

The origin of Indian art can be traced to prehistoric settlements in the _________?

Hinduism

First religion in India

Shiva

One of the Gods of India as lord of the dance

Drum

Symbol for creation

Fire

Symbol for destruction

Buddha

was born a prince in India

Buddha

He wore big, heavy gold earrings, which showed others his wealth and power

Buddha

These heavy earrings stretched out his ears

Buddha

He taught that suffering and pain come from wanting things

Buddha

It means a person who is awakened (or enlightened)

The bump on his forehead

is to show that he learned to be free from suffering, that he is wise

Meditating

The eyes of Buddha are looking down, half closed as if he is sleeping, because he is?

Rangoli

is a traditional decorative folk art from India

Rangoli

These are decorative designs made on floors of living rooms and courtyards during Hindu festivals and are meant as sacred welcoming areas for the Hindu deities

Kapila Vatsyayan

The visual arts (sculpture, painting and architecture) are tightly interrelated with the non-visual arts. According to?

Sculpture

was a common practice among Indian Buddhists and Hindus

Hinduism

continued to be a main focus of Indian art for centuries, as sculptures of deities like Shiva were commonly produced

Islam

gained importance under the Mughal Empire

1631

when did the construction of Taj Mahal happen?

Indian Architecture

The iron pillar, Delhi and Konark Sun Temple, Konark, India

The Iron Pillar

Built in the 4th century, features Sanskrit inscription in Brahmi script that states it was created in honor of the Hindu God Vishnu

The Iron Pillar

showcases India's prowess in metallurgy, a branch of science that focuses particularly on the properties, production, and purification of metals.

Konark Sun Temple

Built in the 13th century,

Konark Sun Temple

This impressive temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya

Konark Sun Temple

It was carved from stone in the form of a 100-foot-high chariot with immense wheels and horses