hinduism Flashcards
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hindu temples
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based on yantras: diagrams of the universe
2
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yantras
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circle within a square, within a rectangle, within four gates to represent the four directions of the universe
3
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circumambulation
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act of moving around a sacred object or idol
4
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wheel
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central in mandalas: geometric representations of the buddhist universe
5
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circle, square and triangle
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most perfect building forms
greece and rome used for proportions of perfect body
6
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buddhist art period
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aniconic and iconic
7
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aniconic
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buddha depicted as throne, footsteps, dharma wheel, umbrella, etc
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iconic
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anthropomorphic representations
9
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shiva
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four arms to represent the four cardinal directions
each of shiva’s hands hold an object or do a gesture: symbol of creation
10
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blue colour
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infinite and immeasurable
