Islamic Empires
Islamic designs notably lack these because they forbid it
What is figural imagery (people or animals)?
In the Church of St. Vitale, Jesus, Justinian, and Theodora all are wearing this color to communicate their royalty
What is purple
Poetry, calligraphy, and painting, are called what?
The Three Perfections
This term translates to Blood Lord or Holy Lord
What is K'ujul ajaw?
This Buddha was also called the Cosmic Buddha, as he is the universal ruler of the cosmos
Who is the Vairochana (Birushana) Buddha?
These are the required elements of a Mosque
An open space to gather, a qibla wall, and a shelter from the elements
This was the only 'icon' allowed during Leo III's reign
What is an empty cross?
This Chinese painting utilizes delicate painting, poetry, and calligraphy to send a seductive message to the emperor. (Name and artist)
What is Apricot Blossoms by Ma Yuan
What was the most pure form of sacrifice of Maya culture?
What is autosacrifice?
This novel was considered the fist novel in the world, and was written by a woman!
What is the Tale of Genji?
This was a popular layout for Islamic Mosque's as it provided lots of open space and allowed easy expansion in the future
what is the four-iwan plan?
The floor plan of the Hagia Sophia is a combination of these two plans
This bodhisattva is shown male or androgynous in China, but female in Korea and Japan
Who is Guanyin? (any variation of spelling acceptable)
This mask was originally falsely reconstructed to mimic a leader Pakal's face, only to be discovered to actually be Teotihuacan
What is the Mosaic funeral mask of Pakal?
This temple is known for it's two main structures, the Pagoda and the Kondo, which house two of the most important Buddhist artworks in Korea and Japan
What is Hōryūji ?
This artwork acted as a sampler showing the variety of options available to potential buyers of the workshops luxury inlay metalwork
What is the Bobrinsky Bucket?
This manuscript combines Celtic geometrical design and Christian iconography to create an appealing gospel to indigenous populations
What is the Book of Kells
This handscroll utilizes color to portray the artist's discontent with the current government. (Name and Artist)
What is The Mind Landscape of Xie Youyu by Zhao Mengfu
This 'castle' is remarkable for its design, which produces a feathered serpent across the facade every spring and winter equinox in shadow
What is the "Castillo" or the Temple of Kukulkan
This term means a story of the past lives of the Buddha
What is jataka?
This Mamluk palace showcases how architectural patronage was used to demonstrate their sophistication, piety, and right to rule by establishing charitable foundations.
What is the Complex of Sultan Hasan?
This term describes a container of relics in the shape of what it holds
What is a speaking reliquary?
This handscroll utilizes the direction the reader(s) see the image to tell a story of a boat going under a bridge (name and artist)
What is Peace along the River by Zhang Zeduan
This tunic holds LOTS of symbolism, but it's meaning remains a secret as it's translation was only to be known by the elite
What is the Wari Tunic?
These 'world maps' showed the entirety of the Buddhist manifestations and Bodhisattvas, and were used in special rituals for an initiate to select a personal deity.
What is a mandala?