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The Art of the Indian Subcontinent

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.

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The Art of the Indian Subcontinent

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  1. The Art of the Indian Subcontinent Noah Morrison, David Sullivan, Wendy Sun, Dina Kaganer, Sam Turer

  2. 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.

  3. Seal Impressions c. 2500-1500 BCE Indus Valley Civilization medium- steatite dimensions - each seal 1 1/4 x 1 1/4" horned animal buffalo sacrificial rite to a goddess horned animal three headed animal yogi

  4. Sculptures

  5. Torso of a “Priest King” c. 2600-1900 BCE from Mohenjo-Daro steatite, height 6 7/8"

  6. Nude Torso c. 2600-1900 BCE from Harappa Red Stone height 3 3/4"

  7. Female Figure Holding a Fly-Whisk (Yakshi) c. 250 BCE Polished sandstone height 5'4 1/4"

  8. Ashokan Pillar c. 246 BCE Maurya Period Background on the Emperor Ashoka and his pillar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH63aG1af5E

  9. Lion Capital c. 250 BCE Maurya Period Polished Sandstone height 7' From Ashokan Pillar at Sarnath

  10. Standing Buddha,474 ce, Gupta period, Sarnath Gupta style Standing Buddha, 2nd-3rd century, gandhara style, height 7'6", kushan period Buddha and Attendants, 1st-2nd century, kushan period, southeast indian style

  11. Buddha Shakyamuni, 9th century, Dvaravati style Buddha Maitreya, 8th century, Prakhon Chai style

  12. Shiva Nataraja, Chola dynasty, 12th century

  13. Parinirvana of the Buddha, 11th-12th century

  14. Modern Day Buddha Sculpture - C. 2013

  15. Paintings

  16. Bodhisattva, 475 CE.

  17. Detail Leaf with Birth of Mahavira c. 1400

  18. That's it for paintings! There are multiple reasons for this • Much of the art is for spiritual display best captivated by sculture • Lots of Ancient Indian Artwork has been destroyed over hundred of years due to conflicts with its neighbor Pakistan.

  19. Architecture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfQBhtnkbyo

  20. Great Stupa, Sanchi 36mx16m 12th Century

  21. Chaitya Hall 50-70 AD

  22. Ankor Vat 1125AD Hindu Temple

  23. Minakshi­ Sundareshvara Temple 170'

  24. Kandariya Mahadeva 1050AD

  25. Cave Temple of Shiva, Elephanta c.8th century

  26. Reliefs "Phew! After all that work it's a relief to be done!"

  27. Reliefs • Large Part of Indian architecture • seen on many temples • occasionally seen as separate works • you have already seen those that accompany temples • Often depicted religious themes • goddesses/gods/buddha • Occasionally had animals • these animals also have great religious significance

  28. Rock Cut Relief, Mamallapuram Tamil c. 7th Century

  29. Siddhartha in the Palace

  30. Erotic Couples on Kandariya Mahadeva 1022AD

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