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What quote is listed from Napoleon Hill in the reading on motivation?
What quote is listed from Napoleon Hill in the reading on motivation?
“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.”
What are some examples of evidence for the ancient civilization in Indian art?
What are some examples of evidence for the ancient civilization in Indian art?
Bronze and copper statuettes and steatite seals.
What is a well-known example of ancient Indian art?
What is a well-known example of ancient Indian art?
The Ajanta Caves.
What is the Ajanta Caves known for?
What is the Ajanta Caves known for?
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What period of Indian art is known as the Golden Age?
What period of Indian art is known as the Golden Age?
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The Classical Period of Indian art lasted from approximately 100 BCE to 500 CE.
The Classical Period of Indian art lasted from approximately 100 BCE to 500 CE.
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What is a significant image in the Classical Period of Indian art?
What is a significant image in the Classical Period of Indian art?
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What is the most splendid example of Mogul art?
What is the most splendid example of Mogul art?
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Who built the Taj Mahal?
Who built the Taj Mahal?
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The Taj Mahal is the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture.
The Taj Mahal is the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture.
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The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest ______ achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture.
The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest ______ achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture.
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The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
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What is Diwali celebrated by?
What is Diwali celebrated by?
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Diwali always lasts for 5 days.
Diwali always lasts for 5 days.
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Why is Diwali often referred to as the Festival of Lights?
Why is Diwali often referred to as the Festival of Lights?
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What does Diwali mark for the Jain community?
What does Diwali mark for the Jain community?
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What event does Diwali honor in Sikhism?
What event does Diwali honor in Sikhism?
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Buddhists in India do not celebrate Diwali.
Buddhists in India do not celebrate Diwali.
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What are the two words that make up the word Rangoli?
What are the two words that make up the word Rangoli?
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What is Rangoli?
What is Rangoli?
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What is Mehndi?
What is Mehndi?
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What does Mehndi symbolize in Indian wedding traditions?
What does Mehndi symbolize in Indian wedding traditions?
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Only females can participate in Mehndi ceremonies.
Only females can participate in Mehndi ceremonies.
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What is the significance of using Mehndi as a medicinal remedy?
What is the significance of using Mehndi as a medicinal remedy?
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Mehndi is only applied to hands.
Mehndi is only applied to hands.
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What is a sign of an advanced urban culture that developed in Pakistan around the middle of the 3rd millennium BCE?
What is a sign of an advanced urban culture that developed in Pakistan around the middle of the 3rd millennium BCE?
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What was a significant artistic expression in the pre-Islamic period in Pakistan?
What was a significant artistic expression in the pre-Islamic period in Pakistan?
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What style is created by blending Western realism with Buddhist iconography?
What style is created by blending Western realism with Buddhist iconography?
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What new artistic forms did the arrival of Islam introduce to Pakistan?
What new artistic forms did the arrival of Islam introduce to Pakistan?
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What era marked the peak of Islamic art in Pakistan?
What era marked the peak of Islamic art in Pakistan?
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What is a notable form of art that flourished during the Mughal Empire?
What is a notable form of art that flourished during the Mughal Empire?
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What architectural styles were introduced to Pakistan during the Colonial Period?
What architectural styles were introduced to Pakistan during the Colonial Period?
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How did the Colonial Period influence art in Pakistan?
How did the Colonial Period influence art in Pakistan?
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What did Pakistani artists seek after independence?
What did Pakistani artists seek after independence?
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The art movements that emerged after independence in Pakistan were only focused on traditional heritage.
The art movements that emerged after independence in Pakistan were only focused on traditional heritage.
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What are Pakistani Art Trucks?
What are Pakistani Art Trucks?
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Pakistani Art Trucks use a free-form, kaleidoscopic exhibition in motion.
Pakistani Art Trucks use a free-form, kaleidoscopic exhibition in motion.
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What are some other forms of art in Pakistan besides Art trucks?
What are some other forms of art in Pakistan besides Art trucks?
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Study Notes
Indian Art Periods
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Ancient Period (3900-1200 BCE): Early civilization evidence includes bronze and copper statuettes and steatite seals. These show a focus on surface textures.
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Example: Ajanta Caves (200 BCE - 1000 CE): 30 rock-cut caves, showcasing Buddhist religious art, including paintings and sculptures, with frescos reminiscent of Sri Lanka's Sigiriya paintings.
Classical Period (5th-6th Century)
- A time of cultural, scientific, and artistic advancement (approximately 300 BCE to 500 CE).
- Characterized by religious devotion and spiritual reverence, often called the Golden Age of India.
- Shiva is depicted as a cosmic dancer, a four-armed figure holding fire, a drum, a reassuring gesture, and a dwarf, showcasing the concepts of destruction and creation.
Mughal Period (Taj Mahal)
- Moguls enhanced Indian culture through architecture and painting.
- The Taj Mahal, built in 1632 by Shah Jahan, is a magnificent example, built in memory of his wife.
- Considered the greatest achievement in Indo-Islamic architecture, showcasing a combination of solids, voids, concave, and convex shapes, with arches and domes. The colors of lush green, reddish pathways, and blue sky change aesthetically. Its marble work, inlaid with precious stones, makes it exceptional.
- Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage and a symbol of India's rich history.
Diwali Festival
- Celebrated by Hindus globally in October or November, Diwali marks the Hindu New Year (3-5 days).
- Homes are cleaned to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, who is believed to enter homes lit with diyas (clay lamps). This makes it the Festival of Lights.
- It's a national festival adopted by Jainist (honoring the nirvana of Lord Mahavira), Sikh (celebrating the release of Guru Hargobind Ji), and Buddhist communities.
Rangoli
- A beautiful and pleasing art form using different colors and white powder designs on walls and floors of houses.
- The word "Rangoli" comes from the combination of 'rang' (color) and 'aavalli' (row of colors/colored creepers).
- Traditionally employs natural dyes from mangoes, creepers, flowers, and so on (though synthetic dyes are now more common).
Mehndi
- Henna paste, associated with good luck and positive spirits, is applied to the hands and feet during Indian wedding traditions.
- Applied the night before the wedding as a way to wish the bride health and prosperity in her new journey.
- Family members, mainly females, participate in the celebration.
- Men are invited to rejoin the festivities after the ceremony. It's a medicinal remedy; the cooling properties also soothe nerves.
Pakistan Art
- Pre-Islamic Period: Earliest artistic expression, seen in sophisticated urban planning and artifacts of Indus Valley Civilization. The Gandhara period blended Greek and Buddhist styles creating Greco-Buddhist sculptures.
- Islamic Period: Introduction of new forms like calligraphy and geometric patterns blending with existing Indian styles. The Mughal Empire's peak saw works like the Badshahi Mosque and the Shalimar Gardens. Miniature paintings showing court life also flourished.
- Colonial Period: European architectural styles (like Neoclassical and Gothic) were introduced in the Indo-Saracenic style. Western art technologies also influenced painting.
- Post-colonial Period: Pakistani artists established a national identity drawing inspiration from pre-Islamic and Islamic heritages. Modern and contemporary art forms including painting, sculpture, calligraphy, and new media emerged.
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Explore the rich history of Indian art through different periods including the Ancient, Classical, and Mughal periods. From the early bronze statuettes to the majestic Taj Mahal, this quiz highlights key characteristics and examples that define Indian artistic evolution.
