BUDDHISM
True or False: Nirvana is the name of the leader of Buddhism.
False
God of Creation
Brahma
The holy book of Islam is...?
Qur'an
What was considered the most "excellent" type of art in China?
Line drawings
The subject matter of a piece of art...
Description
This is a beehive shaped temple that holds the relics of Buddha.
A stupa
This is considered a purification process of the soul.
Reincarnation
What is NOT a characteristic of Islamic Art:
1. Calligraphy
2. Floral designs and patterns
3. Human figures that depict Allah
Human figures that depict Allah are not shown.
How did the Chinese view the human body?
They viewed it as a thing, and not as something meant to be beautiful.
The oxidation of the surface of wood, stone, or metal is called...
A Patina
Suffering
Knowing the Cause of Suffering
Finding an end to suffering and
Following the Middle Path are the what of Buddhism?
The 4 Noble Truths
Which is NOT a characteristic of Hindi art:
1. Long ear lobes
2. Multiple Heads and Arms
3. Tells a Story
Long ear lobes
Shah Jahan built this elaborate tomb for his wife.
Taj Mahal
Images of Japanese art for the Japanese people is called...
Yamato-e
Your own opinion made of the piece based on the elements and principles of art is called?
Judgement
Which is NOT a characteristic of Buddhist art:
1. Highly decorative
2. Shown in a meditative pose
3. Show with his eyes closed and hands in a muhdra
They are not highly decorative
How are Hindi temples SIMILAR from Greek temples?
They were built in caves and stand alone structures, they were also not meant to be entered.
What is a minaret?
A tall, skinny tower used to call all Muslims to worship.
How are Japanese temples constructed?
They are constructed to withstand earthquakes, they are made from wood.
The mood, feeling, or purpose of the piece is the...
Interpretation
Siddhartha Gautama is...?
Buddha
The demon that Shiva is standing up represents what?
Represents the escape from ignorance, the baby represents chaos.
How are Christian churches and Muslim mosques DIFFERENT?
1. Mosques have no people depicted
2. Mosques separate men and women
3. Mosques have minarets
Highly decorative books, like the Qur'an, are called what type of texts?
Illuminated manuscripts.
Using the elements and principles of art to pick out important details in the piece is called?
The Analysis