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Jainism and Islam

Jainism and Islam. Jainism. O’ Riley, pp. 93-95 Fonder: Mahavira (“The Great Hero”) 599-527 BCE There are 24 tirthankaras, “Pathfiners.”; they are known as jinas, “visits” or “Heroes.”

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Jainism and Islam

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  1. Jainism and Islam

  2. Jainism • O’ Riley, pp. 93-95 • Fonder: Mahavira (“The Great Hero”) 599-527 BCE • There are 24 tirthankaras, “Pathfiners.”; they are known as jinas, “visits” or “Heroes.” • Goals: break out of the life cycle by living pure lives; hope to perfect their jiva, “soul,” or “high consciousness”

  3. 3.31 The Ascetic Gommata, Karnataka, 10th century (H: 18.29 m)

  4. 3.32 Jain Temple at Mount Abu, Rajasthan, 1031

  5. Islamic Art and Architecture • Islam religion 7th century • Monotheistic religion • Muhammad was the founder • Mecca (Saudi Arabia)--most sacred site where the kaaba is housed • Koran--sacred text • Five Pillar of Islam: Faith (There is no gods but God), prayer, fasting in the Ramadan, contribution to the Islamic community, pilgrim to Mecca. • Two types of religious architecture: Mosque and Tomb • O’Riley, pp. 95-98

  6. 3.33 Jahangir Seated on an Allegorical Thorne, Mughal, c. 1625

  7. Shan Jahan

  8. 3.34 Taj Mahal, Mughal, Agra, 1631-1643

  9. Taj Mahal • Taj Mahal (“Crown of the Palace”) is located in Agra • It was built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal (“Light of the palace”), Shan Jahan’s wife built between 1631-1643 • Built of white marble and decorated with semi precious gems; motifs: floral, vegetation, geometric abstract motifs and calligraphy ( • It bulbous dome; pointed arches • Garden represents paradise

  10. Islamic motifs • Prohibit figurative forms (architecture cannot be decorated with human or animal figures • Allows Geometric, abstract, floral and vegetation motifs • Arabesques-complex geometric patterns and scrolling vines • Calligraphy-drawn from the Koran • Rugs • Garden represents paradise-water, trees, and flowers with variety of scents and colors

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