Arts Flashcards
designs or patterns on the walls or floor of a house, uses a finely ground white powder along with different colors
Rangoli
one of the eight forms of indian classical dances
Kathak Dance
hindu tradition every new year, aka “Festival of Lights”
Diwali
brings prosperity and wealth, made at daybreak, before sunrise
Rangoli
intricate footwork and precise rhythmic patters, conveys moods of love
Kathak
oriental carpet
Arab Carpet
long white sleeved dress worn by men
Thawb
long black cloak that covers the hands and face worn by women
Abaya
flamboyant, painted with images of idealized landscapes, famouse personalities, flowers, and trees
Truck Art
complex abstract design in a circular form
Mandala
also known as rock engravings, uses pictogram or logogram
Petroglyphs
This type of architecture was supremem during the pre and post Islamic periods from Persia
Iran
birthplace of Islam
Saudi Arabia
mausoleum of white marble built in Agra
Taj Mahal
who built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife
Shah Jahan
Pink Mosque, built during the Qajar dynasty rule of Iran
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque
converted into a mosque during the 13th century
Haggia Sophia
considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the world
Haggia Sophia
tradional Indian women’s clothing
Sari or Saree
one of the popular forms of Persian art
Carpet weaving
used for flooring and horse saddles
Tibetan rug