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Religious Influences in Classical Architecture and Art

Explore Hindu temple architecture and its blend of harmony, symmetry, and intricate adornments. Discover common themes in Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and Christianity, revealing unique symbols and beliefs. Delve into the significance of small details harmonizing with massive architectural structures, reflecting spiritual influences on art. Vibrant sculptures and sacred monuments speak volumes about the Classical Era and its religious expressions.

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Religious Influences in Classical Architecture and Art

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  1. Religions and their impact on art & architecture in the classical world Blake High School AP World History

  2. Angkor Wat Hindu temple architecture combines harmony and symmetry with a high degree of outer adornment. Elements are designed to have correct proportions and exert a positive influence on their surroundings. What makes the architecture as a whole so beautiful is the way the small details harmonize and mix with the massive architecture Hinduism Hindu temple architecture combines harmony and symmetry with a high degree of outer adornment. Small details harmonize and mix with the massive architecture as a whole.

  3. Hinduism Common themes: extra limbs & the lotus flower. • Vishnu Shiva

  4. zoroastrianism • Symbol is Faravahar which symbolizes the guardian spirit & Zoroastrianism.

  5. Daoism • Daoist art focuses on nature. • Yin & Yang symbol. • Doaists believed in alchemy (changing common metals into gold). • Also believed in finding the elixir of life in search of immortality, obviously didn’t work, but did find herbs and minerals, and they learned about the human body.

  6. Buddhism • What does this sculpture of Buddha tell us About the Classical Era? • 8 spoked wheel of Dharma represents the Noble Eighfold Path.

  7. More buddhism… • Stupas are Buddhist commemorative monuments usually housing sacred relics associated with the Buddha or other saintly persons. • The monuments consist of a circular base supporting a solid dome from which projects an umbrella. The whole of the Great Stupa is encircled by a railing and four gateways, which are richly decorated with relief sculpture.

  8. christianity • Early Christian images from Catacombs.

  9. Christianity • Ornate cross and an image from a Roman Christian tomb.

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