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Asian Art: India, Nepal, and Tibet

Question 25 • FL-0100320-Art in World Cultures

How are the artistic styles of India, Nepal, and Tibet different?

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Indian art is very diverse, with elaborate sculpture, temple architecture, painting, and forms shaped by Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Nepalese art blends Indian and Tibetan influences and is known for intricate metalwork, woodcarving, and religious images. Tibetan art is especially centered on Buddhism, with symbolic works such as thangkas and mandalas, as well as art made for monasteries.