Asian Art: India, Nepal, and Tibet Practice Flashcards
Describe how the design of the Taj Mahal reflects the time and culture in which it was built.
The Taj Mahal evokes a sense of the paradise described in the Quran, and features much symbolic and religious imagery
In which country would you find the image above?
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The image above would be found in Tibet
Where is the above building located?
Taj Mahal is located on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra
How are the artistic styles of India, Nepal, and Tibet different?
They are marked by religious symbols that differ by region
How did Indian art change after the Indian Independence in 1947?
The nation welcomed modern art
What is the significance of the angles and curves on the building above?
They recall the ancient Sanskrit letter forms
Who are B.P Mathur and Pierre Jeanneret?
They are the designers of Gandhi Bhavan
What is the title of the image above?
Dharma and the God
Upon whose doctrine is Buddhism based?
Gautama Siddartha
Why does the artist repeat the images in the background in the picture above?
To suggest the power of the image
