Arts Flashcards

1
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designs or patterns on the walls or floor of a house, uses a finely ground white powder along with different colors

A

Rangoli

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2
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one of the eight forms of indian classical dances

A

Kathak Dance

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3
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hindu tradition every new year, aka “Festival of Lights”

A

Diwali

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4
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brings prosperity and wealth, made at daybreak, before sunrise

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Rangoli

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5
Q

intricate footwork and precise rhythmic patters, conveys moods of love

A

Kathak

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6
Q

oriental carpet

A

Arab Carpet

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7
Q

long white sleeved dress worn by men

A

Thawb

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8
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long black cloak that covers the hands and face worn by women

A

Abaya

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9
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flamboyant, painted with images of idealized landscapes, famouse personalities, flowers, and trees

A

Truck Art

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10
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complex abstract design in a circular form

A

Mandala

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11
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also known as rock engravings, uses pictogram or logogram

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Petroglyphs

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12
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This type of architecture was supremem during the pre and post Islamic periods from Persia

A

Iran

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13
Q

birthplace of Islam

A

Saudi Arabia

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14
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mausoleum of white marble built in Agra

A

Taj Mahal

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15
Q

who built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife

A

Shah Jahan

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16
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Pink Mosque, built during the Qajar dynasty rule of Iran

A

Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque

17
Q

converted into a mosque during the 13th century

A

Haggia Sophia

18
Q

considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the world

A

Haggia Sophia

19
Q

tradional Indian women’s clothing

A

Sari or Saree

20
Q

one of the popular forms of Persian art

A

Carpet weaving

21
Q

used for flooring and horse saddles

A

Tibetan rug