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
