SOUTH ASIAN ART (ARTS) Flashcards
Mostly illustrated and
strongly emphasized by
the religious customs
and beliefs of the
Hindus.
Indian Art
What principle of art does Indian art mainly focus on?
Radial Balance
“Jewel of Muslim Art in India”
Taj Mahal
When and where was Taj Mahal built?
between 1631- 1648 in Agra
Who was dedicated in the Taj Mahal?
Mumtaz Mahal
What principle of design is most evident in the Taj Mahal?
Symmetrical Balance (i think)
It is also known as
Deepavali, and is an
ancient Hindu festival
celebrated in autumn
every year
Diwali Festival
When is the Diwali festival celebrated?
mid-October and mid-November
What does the word “deep” mean?
light
What does the word “avali” mean?
row
Diwali festival reflects the
festival’s central
tradition of
Lighting Oil Lamps (Diyas)
What does Diwali festival symbolize?
- The triumph of light over
darkness - Knowledge over ignorance
- Good over evil.
Also known as Kolam
or Muggu, and is an
Indian sacred folk art
Rangoli
The term Mehndi came
from Sanskrit word that
connotes the plant? Also known as mehandi
Henna
It is the traditional art
of painting the hands,
feet, or body with a
paste made from the
powdered dried leaves
of the henna plant.
The Art of Mehndi
Different areas you can apply mehndi art on your body?
- Palm
- Back of the hand
- Right Hand
- Left Hand
- Feet
invokes images of
opening and offering
(usually sun, flower, or
mandala)
Palm
acts as
shield-closing,
defending, clenching-
symbolizing protection
Back of the hand
male,
projective
Right hand
female,
receptive
Left hand
recognized as a
point of divine
contact, considered a
HOLY JUCTION, where
Human being and
Earth meet
Feet
What are the Mehndi
Designs and Symbols? And give their meanings.
- Bird: beauty
- Butterflies: transformation
- Flowers: joy and happiness
- Sun, Moon and Stars: deep
and lasting love between partners - Paisleys: fertility and
good luck
Emphasizes the Islamic religion,
highly respected poetry, and painting and sculpturing are popular.
Pakistani Art
It is one of the most
indigenous popular art
forms in Pakistan.
The Truck Painting
The first Pakistani woman artist to actually have an exhibition of modern paintings
Zubeida Agha
