the art of the indian subcontinent
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The Art of the Indian Subcontinent. Noah Morrison, David Sullivan, Wendy Sun, Dina Kaganer, Sam Turer. India (Pre 15th Century). South Asian subcontinent includes India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Art of the Indian Subcontinent
Noah Morrison, David Sullivan, Wendy Sun, Dina Kaganer, Sam Turer
India (Pre 15th Century)
South Asian subcontinent includes India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Differences in language, climate, and terrain created regional and cultural characteristics and artistic traditions.
Overarching traits united Indian Art
- sense of beauty with excess of ornament, texture, and color.
- Visual abundance reflects belief in generosity and favor of the gods.
- symbolism
- emphasis on getting the vibrant quality of a world seen as infused with the dynamics of the divine.
Seal Impressions c. 2500-1500 BCE Indus Valley Civilization
medium- steatite dimensions - each seal 1 1/4 x 1 1/4"
horned animal
sacrificial rite to a goddess
yogi
buffalo
horned animal
three headed animal
Ashokan Pillar c. 246 BCE Maurya Period
Background on the Emperor Ashoka and his pillar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH63aG1af5E
Standing Buddha, 2nd-3rd century, gandhara style, height 7'6", kushan
period
Buddha and Attendants, 1st-2nd century, kushan period, southeast indian style
Standing Buddha,474 ce, Gupta period, Sarnath Gupta style
That's it for paintings!
There are multiple reasons for thiso Much of the art is for spiritual display best captivated
by scultureo Lots of Ancient Indian Artwork has been destroyed
over hundred of years due to conflicts with its neighbor Pakistan.
Reliefs
• Large Part of Indian architectureo seen on many temples
occasionally seen as separate works• you have already seen those that accompany temples
o Often depicted religious themes goddesses/gods/buddha
o Occasionally had animals these animals also have great religious
significance