Hindu Art And Architecture/Bust Of A Man Flashcards
Where are the relief carvings found?
In caves
These works of art are mostly based on…
Hinduism
Name the different forms of Hindu art that emerged in this time period
Carved and painted architectural decorations, free-standing sculptures, and small works on paper (watercolor, etc.)
Some were small, ___________, personal articles meant for private _________.
Informal, devotion
________, formal, _________ items on religious buildings were popular in this period.
Large, public
What is Hindu art dominated by?
Imagery suggesting the beneficial power and fecundity of the natural world
What representations are prevalent in relief structures?
Floral and animal carvings
In minor context, Shiva is known as …
Rudra
The central trio are known as:
The Trimurti
Deities are characterized by what fundamental principle of Hinduism?
Multiplicity
The gods are shown in several forms to represent what?
Their sweeping powers and contrasting natures
Showing the gods with several arms illustrates their what?
Superhuman powers
How many different proxies does the god Vishnu have?
Ten
Vishnu used his ten proxies to fulfill his role as…
Savior
What are Shiva’s identifiable attributes?
Trident, spear, and small drum
What are Brahma’s identifiable attributes?
Scepter, book, and prayer beads
Vahanas:
Vehicles
What else gives clues to the identities of Gods?
Animal mounts, articles, vehicles, clothing, body types, and facial expressions
_______________ rites are enacted upon the completion of an object in Hindu art in order to…
Consecration; help the deities inhabit the object
What was the earliest formal society to develop in South Asia?
Indus River Valley Civilization
What was the first major civilization to be discovered in the Indus River Valley?
Harappa
What was the length of the Indus Valley Civilization?
3000-1750 BCE
These river valley civilizations had a highly sophisticated system of
Urban planning
The Indus Valley people were the first to
adopt a system of standardized weights and measurements
What metals did the Indus Valley people use in their lives?
Copper, tin, lead, and bronze
No obvious structures of what ancient building exist in the Indus Valley?
Temples or places of religious worship
Which animals are shown in religious figurines found in the Indus Valley?
Cow, dog, bears, and monkeys
Statues of dancing girls came in which mediums?
Gold, terra cotta, and stone
Seals with incised designs come in what medium?
Soapstone
Approximately when we’re these cities deserted?
1700BCE
What largely supported the regions prosperity?
Maritime trade
In present-day, where was Mohenjo-Daro located?
Pakistan
The city of Mohenjo-Daro was set up in which pattern?
A grid pattern set like a compass
The multi story structures that make up Mohenjo-Daro are composed of what?
Baked bricks
Mohenjo-Daro consisted of both ________ and _________ building types.
Domestic and commercial
What structures supported the trade economy of Mohenjo-Daro?
Dockyards, warehouses, and granaries
What part of Mohenjo-Daro was elevated and surrounded by a protective wall?
The citadel area
The Indus River Valley is responsible for city planning as well as the first
Sanitation systems
What were the dimensions of the great bath?
8 feet deep, 23 feet wide, and 39 feet long
The Great Bath was used for…
Ritual bathing
When was Mohenjo Daro rediscovered?
1922
Who first recognized the Mohenjo Daro site as important?
Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay
How many Indus Valley civilizations are we aware of now?
Over 1,000
When did Mohenjo Daro attain UNESCO world heritage site status?
1980
How tall is the bust of a man (possibly a priest)?
7 inches tall
What was the bust of a man carved from?
Steatite
When was the bust of a man discovered at Mohenjo Daro?
1927
The building where bust of a man was found was very ___________.
Ornamented
There is no direct evidence to indicate that Mohenjo Daro had a ___________ class.
Priestly
Which shoulder is bust of a man’s cloak tightly wrapped around?
His left shoulder
Bust of a man’s cloak is decorated with a ______ relief _______ pattern.
Low; trefoil
What is a trefoil?
Three loved clover like motif
In what manner was bust of a man carved?
With a specialized drill and finished more finely with a chisel
What does the man wear on his right upper arm?
A narrow arm band with circular decorations
The same circular design on the man’s arm band is the same as the one on his
Head band
Describe Bust of A Man’s hair.
Combed back in a stylized, striated pattern, the back of his head is flattened
Describe his beard.
Closely trimmed and combed
His facial features include:
A low forehead; incised, half closed eyes; long and wide nose; full lips; extremely curved ears
Originally the entrie sculpture was covered in:
Alkali
What color paste were the reliefs of the statue filled with?
Red
How old are the first Hindu art objects?
Approximately 2,000 years old
