Discover the Vibrant and Ornate Arts of South

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Which regions have a strong sense of design in their arts?

  • North, East, and Central Asia
  • South, West, and Central Asia (correct)
  • North and South America
  • Europe and Africa

What is the meaning of the word "rangoli"?

  • A symbolic diagram used for religious rites
  • A pattern created on the ground or floor in India (correct)
  • A type of carpet featuring geometric shapes
  • A dance from northern India

What is the meaning of the word "rangoli"?

  • A symbolic diagram used for meditation
  • A pattern created on the ground or floor in India (correct)
  • A type of Indian dance
  • An intricate painting on a truck

What is the significance of Diwali?

<p>It represents the victory of light over darkness (B)</p>
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What do artworks from South, West, and Central Asia exhibit?

<p>Ornate, intricate, and colorful motifs (D)</p>
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What is the significance of Diwali?

<p>It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness (C)</p>
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What is Rangoli?

<p>A pattern made on the ground or floor for Hindu festivals (A)</p>
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What is the origin of the word "katak"?

<p>It comes from the word &quot;katha&quot; meaning story (D)</p>
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What is the main characteristic of Arabian carpets?

<p>They are a symbol of wealth and prosperity (D)</p>
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What is the significance of Diwali?

<p>A Hindu festival of lights symbolizing victory of light over darkness (B)</p>
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What is the mandala?

<p>A symbolic diagram used in religious rites in Central Asian arts (C)</p>
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Study Notes

  • South, West, and Central Asia have strong sense of design in their arts
  • Artworks exhibit ornate, intricate, and colorful motifs
  • Examples of South Asian arts include Rangoli, Katak, and Diwali
  • Rangoli is a pattern made on the ground or floor for Hindu festivals
  • Katak is a dance from northern India with complex footwork
  • Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights symbolizing victory of light over darkness
  • Pakistani truck art features intricate paintings and structural changes
  • Arabian carpets are a symbol of wealth and prosperity
  • Central Asian arts include the mandala, a symbolic diagram used in religious rites
  • Mandala acts as a receptacle for the gods and reveals inner truth about the world.

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