Asian Art: India, Nepal, and Tibet

Question 1

Why does the artist repeat the images in the background in the picture above?

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Answers may vary. To suggest the power of the image.

Question 2

Where is the above building located?

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Agra, India

Question 3

Describe how the design of the Taj Mahal reflects the time and culture in which it was built.

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Answers may vary. The Taj Mahal evokes a sense of the paradise described in the Quran, and features much symbolic and religious imagery.

Question 4

Who are B.P Mathur and Pierre Jeanneret?

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They are the designers of Gandhi Bhavan.

Question 5

How did Indian art change after the Indian Independence in 1947?

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The nation welcomed modern art.

Question 6

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

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Answers may vary. They are marked by religious symbols that differ by region.

Question 7

What is the significance of the angles and curves on the building above?

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Answers may vary. They recall the ancient Sanskrit letter forms.

Question 8

Upon whose doctrine is Buddhism based? a. Shah Jahan b. Gautama Siddartha c. Krishna d. Mumtaz Mahal Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

Question 9

What is the title of the image above? a. Dharma and Manjital Bawa b. Dharma and the God c. Manjit Bawan d. Dharma Bawa Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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B

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