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Ancient Arts Final-3
Ancient arts characteristics of cultures
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Architecture
Undergraduate 3
12/18/2011

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Term
Indus Architecture
Definition

- Planned cities

- Running water & sewers

- Pools, possible ritual

- Baked brick

Term
Indus Sculpture
Definition

- Curvaceous

- All known examples are minature

- Hints at early Hinduism

- Relaxed belly

- Ceramic, soapstone, clay

Term
Buddha
Definition

- No direct portrayal for 400 years after his death. Only symbolized through footprints, lotus, throne, wheel, lion

- When portrayed as a human, in a triangular pose seated

- Long ears

- Dressed as a monk in a robe

Term
Buddhist Architecture
Definition

- Circular symbolism

- Temple is for relics and a symbolic home for the spirits

- Based off of the Mandala

- Yakshi (M) and Yaksha (F) spirit images

Term
Hindu Sculpture
Definition

- Almost all religious

- Curvaceous, sensuous

- Much symbolism

- Mudras

Term
Hindu Architecture
Definition

- Temple is the house of god

- Based on the Mandala

- Elaborately decorated and symbolic

- Images of god are inhabited by it's spirit

Term
Chinese Architecture
Definition

- Conservative style

- Prominent overhanging roof

- Usually wood resulting in few remains

- Use of the Pagoda (Buddhist temple)

Term
Chinese Painting
Definition

- Silk or paper

- Focus of the grand landscapes and small size of humans

- Atmospheric perspective, multiple perspectives

 

Term
Chinese Royal Tombs
Definition

- Giant earth mound

- Statues of soldiers and animals

- Personal items

- Jade burial suit

Term
Teotihuacano Architecture
Definition

- Emphasis on temples

- Stone and brick

- May have statues attached

- Pyramid design: shallow, stepped, temple on top

- Pyramid may have burial

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Mayan Architecture
Definition

- Emphasis on temples and palaces, usually limestone

- Pyramids may have burials

- Pyramid design: steep, stepped, temple on top

 

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