ARTS Flashcards
Traditional Indian woman clothing. A strip of unstitched clothing which is draped over one’s dress in different styles, four to five meters in length.
Sari or Saree
Indian man’s strip of cloth. Formal and informal. Worn around the waist by means of a belt.
Dhoti
Worn by the Sikh community of India, Faith and Values such a honor and spirituality
Turban (daster or pagri)
Where is the famous buddha figure found?
Mathura India
This city has been the seat of sculpting the buddha for a very long time (2 BCE 6 CE)
Mathura India
hindu god of light and festival. symbolizes reverence for life.
ganesha
1653, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Moghul, Shah Jahan for his beloved wife named Mumtaz. Indian Architecture.
Taj Mahal
Famous for its towers that have balanced structure. Majestic because of its marble-white color. Imposing and magnificent.
Lotus temple
Indian folk art. Printed and embroidered, intricate geometrical shapes and designs. Materials: Silk, cotton, and wool.
Textiles, shawls, and rugs.
One of the richest art heritages in world history.
Iranian art of Persian art.
Pre-islamic, 1st Persian Empire, tall vertical columns, carved reliefs.
The ruins of Persepolis.
Post-islamic, second empire, arches, innovated relief structure to showcase the experience f leaders and heroes.
Nasir Al-Mulk mosque
Modern iranian architecture, vibrant designs, complex intricate shapes and structures, showed great variety in motifs and designs.
Liberty Tower in Theran City and Entrance gate to the Shah mosque.
Iranian paintings are popularly called?
Miniatures.
A famous Persian miniature which is found in?
Abbas Caravanserai hotel in Isfahan.
