Asian Art: India, Nepal, and Tibet

Question 1

Upon whose doctrine is Buddhism based?

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Gautama Siddartha

Question 2

What is the title of the image above?

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Dharma and the God

Question 3

Upon whose doctrine is Buddhism based?

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Gautama Siddartha

Question 4

Where is the above building located?

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Agra, India

Question 5

How did Indian art change after the Indian Independence in 1947?

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The nation welcomed modern art.

Question 6

What is the significance of the angles and curves on the building above?

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Answers may vary. They recall the ancient Sanskrit letter forms.

Question 7

Describe how the design of the Taj Mahal reflects the time and culture in which it was built.

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Answers may vary. The Taj Mahal evokes a sense of the paradise described in the Quran, and features much symbolic and religious imagery.

Question 8

Who are B.P Mathur and Pierre Jeanneret?

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They are the designers of Gandhi Bhavan.

Question 9

How are the artistic styles of India, Nepal, and Tibet different?

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Answers may vary. They are marked by religious symbols that differ by region.

Question 10

Why does the artist repeat the images in the background in the picture above?

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Answers may vary. To suggest the power of the image.

Asian Art: India, Nepal, and Tibet Answers