All Flashcards
What religious context influenced the Great Stupa at Sanchi?
Buddhism; it serves as a reliquary and a site for devotional practices.
What is the significance of the Lakshmana Temple's design?
It reflects Hindu beliefs through its axis mundi, elaborate sculptural program of deities, and function as a place of worship.
What is the cultural context of 'Chairman Mao En Route to Anyuan'?
Chinese Communist propaganda depicting Mao as a revolutionary leader.
What is the religious context of Borobudur?
Mahayana Buddhism; the structure is designed as a three-dimensional mandala representing spiritual ascent.
What is the significance of the Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)?
It reflects beliefs about the afterlife and the journey of the soul in ancient China.
Define Stupa.
A dome-shaped structure serving as a Buddhist shrine, often containing relics.
What is 'Filial Piety'?
A Confucian concept emphasizing respect and obedience to one's parents and elders.
Define Kami.
Spirits or gods found in nature, central to Shintoism.
What is a Mandala?
A symbolic diagram representing the cosmos, used in Buddhist and Hindu practices.
Define Raigo scenes.
Japanese Buddhist paintings depicting the Amida Buddha descending to welcome the dying.
How does 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa' relate to the Japanese woodblock printing tradition?
It exemplifies ukiyo-e, capturing everyday life and landscapes through mass-produced prints.
How does the 'David Vases' relate to the Chinese porcelain tradition?
They showcase advanced porcelain techniques and blue-and-white decoration, reflecting the importance of ceramics in Chinese art.
How does 'Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace' relate to Japanese scroll painting?
It exemplifies the emaki style, depicting historical narratives in a continuous, horizontal format.
How does 'Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja)' relate to Hindu bronze sculpture traditions?
It embodies the Chola bronze casting tradition, depicting deities with precise iconography and symbolic gestures.
How does the 'Gold and Jade Crown' relate to Korean metalworking traditions?
It showcases the advanced metalworking skills of the Silla kingdom, using precious materials to symbolize power and status.