29 Questions
What is the main focus of this module?
Analyzing the elements and principles of art in South, West, and Central Asian cultures
Which region comprises five independent republics according to the text?
Central Asia
What specific countries are mentioned regarding their arts and crafts in the text?
India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Tibet
What is a common characteristic of the artworks from South, Central, and West Asia?
Intricate and colorful motifs
Which of the following regions does West Asia encompass according to the text?
Western Asia and part of North Africa
What skill does the module aim to develop in students based on the text?
Critical thinking in analyzing artifacts
What is the Indian art of making designs or patterns on the walls or the floor of the house using finely ground white powder along with different colors?
Rangoli
Which term refers to a group of people that moves from one place to another?
Nomads
What does the act of fashioning and producing by cutting into or shaping solid materials such as wood refer to?
Carving
Who is referred to as the major Hindu deity, known as the Destroyer or Transformer among the Trimurti?
Shiva
What does A8PL-IIIh-4 require students to be able to do by the end of the module?
Discuss art elements and processes of South, West, and Central Asia
Which A8PL-IIIh-1 competency involves appreciating artifacts based on their use of art elements and principles?
A8PL-IIIh-1
What is Shiva's representation as a four-armed figure known for?
Holding the fire of destruction and a drum symbolizing the first sound of creation
During the Mogul Period, what architectural marvel was built in memory of Shah Jahan's wife?
Taj Mahal
What role does Lakshmi play during the celebration of Diwali?
She brings good fortune and wealth
Which event marks the celebration of Diwali according to the text?
The Hindu New Year
What is the significance of the drum that Shiva holds as the Cosmic-dancer?
It symbolizes the heartbeat of the universe
What is the common characteristic of the South, Central, and West Asian Arts mentioned in the text?
Technique of mural painting
Which Indian epics emerged during the Islamic Ascendancy or Transitional Period mentioned in the text?
'The Mahabharata' and 'The Ramayana'
Which period do the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India date back to?
2nd century BCE
What material were some early Indian civilization artifacts made of, as mentioned in the text?
Bronze and copper
Which country is home to the Ajanta Caves mentioned in the text?
India
What type of art are the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka reminiscent of?
Frescos
What characteristic is constantly characterized in Indian art according to the text?
Concern for surface texture
What is another term used for the holiday or Hindu New Year?
Festival of Festivals
According to Lilly Pulitzer, how do colors affect people's moods?
They affect people's moods.
Which location is NOT mentioned in the 'Answer Key' section?
Shiva
What activity is suggested to reflect on the quote about colors affecting people's moods?
Drawing a Rangoli design
Where can inquiries or feedback be directed based on the information provided?
Tel #: (035) 225 2376 / 541 1117
Explore the common characteristics of South, Central, and West Asian arts by identifying techniques of mural painting and searching for related words in a puzzle. Write about each painting in your arts notebook for further understanding.
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