Arts of India Flashcards
well-known for beautifully
designed metal works, jewelry, ivories, utensils,
fabrics, and woven materials
Indian Craftsmen
A long piece of cloth draped around the body and over one shoulder, commonly worn on formal occasions.
Sari
silk, cotton, & rayon.
Materials
A strip of cloth worn around the waist with a belt, commonly used in both formal and informal occasions.
Dhoti
geometrical and plant motif, floral pattern of
embroidery, decorated with a brooch
Design
Bright (red, fuchsia) and dark and brown
colors; harmonized with earth colors and their
monochromes
Color
A headdress worn by men that is manually tied, commonly worn by the Sikh community of India
Dastar/Turban/Pagri
represent one of the
finest developments
in Indian art.
Mathura BUddha
most
important art in India
Sculpture
Gold, silver, brass,
bronze, clay, wood,
porcelain, sandstone.
Materials
One of the popular sculptures in India, depicting the Hindu god of light and festivals. It is plated with a gold sheet and symbolizes reverence for life.
Statue of Ganesha
–has
been the seat of
sculpting the buddha
for a very long time
Mathura, India
white, and silver
White; monochromes of
yellow ochre and lemon
yellow
Color of Sculpture and Carvings
an
abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, found in Delhi India, spiritual campus
Swaminarayan Akshardam
found in Agra, India. Considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal
Pyramid roofs, spire-like domes,
intricate ornaments,marvelous
gates, and huge and beautiful
ceremonial halls
Designs of Architecture
Also known as Harmandir Sahib, meaning “Abode of God,”, meaning “Exalted Court,” located in Amritsar, India. holiest gurdwara, the most important pilgrimage site in Sikhism.
The Golden Temple
Located in Delhi, India, this structure is one of the marvels of modern architecture. It is famous for its tower, which has a balanced structure.
Modern Lotus Temple
Is used to convey the people’s spiritual
beliefs and ideas.
Indian Painting
Indian artists used ___ for their works
scrolls
-copy Western styles as an
effect of British colonization
Indian Artists
