ARTA WEEK 14 (INDIAN ART)

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Indian art

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

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3rd millennium BC

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

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Hinduism

First religion in India

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Shiva

One of the Gods of India as lord of the dance

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Drum

Symbol for creation

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Fire

Symbol for destruction

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Buddha

was born a prince in India

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Buddha

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

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Buddha

These heavy earrings stretched out his ears

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Buddha

He taught that suffering and pain come from wanting things

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Buddha

It means a person who is awakened (or enlightened)

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The bump on his forehead

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

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Meditating

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

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Rangoli

is a traditional decorative folk art from India

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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

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Kapila Vatsyayan

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

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Sculpture

was a common practice among Indian Buddhists and Hindus

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Hinduism

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

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Islam

gained importance under the Mughal Empire

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1631

when did the construction of Taj Mahal happen?

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Indian Architecture

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

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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

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The Iron Pillar

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

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Konark Sun Temple

Built in the 13th century,

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Konark Sun Temple

This impressive temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya

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Konark Sun Temple

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

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