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Art History: Asian Art: India, Nepal, And Tibet

Cruz Lee avatar Cruz Lee
28 August 2022
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Why did the ruler Shah Jahan have the building above constructed?
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To serve as a mausoleum for his wife.
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What are two types of Buddhism?
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Mahayana and Theravada.
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Why did the artist of the above image use such bold lines and colors on the trees?
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To suggest spring and to heighten emotional tensions.
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What medium was used primarily for Buddhist art in Nepal?
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Metal.
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What is the name of the building above?
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Gandhi Bhavan.
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What would you see if you looked in the pool in front of the building above?
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A vision of Paradise as described in the Qur'an.
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What building is pictured above?
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Taj Mahal.
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What is a tangka?
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A Tibetan scroll-like painting of a wrathful deity.
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This metalwork sculpture is an example of _________.
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Buddhist art in Nepal.
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Under what rulers was the above sculpture made?
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Guptas.
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What is depicted in the image above? (Teacher)
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An early Bon teacher of the 8th century from the Shangshung Kingdom.
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Which of the following describes the scene in the image above?
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Krishna is sitting with a group of women while another woman is jealous.
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What is depicted in the image above? (Deity)
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A deity associated with truth and overcoming obstacles.
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What is bhakti?
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A Hindu devotional movement.