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Arts Presented To You By: Group 1  Motivation “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” —Napoleon Hill Lesson 1: Periods of Indian Art Ancient period (3900-1200 BCE) Ancient Period Some...

Arts Presented To You By: Group 1  Motivation “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” —Napoleon Hill Lesson 1: Periods of Indian Art Ancient period (3900-1200 BCE) Ancient Period Some evidence of the early civilization are bronze and copper statuettes and steatite seals, which show vigor and concern for surface texture as constantly characterized in Indian art. Example: The Ajanta Caves of Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave monuments that date back from the 2nd century BCE to 600 CE.  Lesson 1: Periods of Indian Art Classical Period(5-6th century The image of Shiva transforms into a cosmic- dancer, represented by a four- armed figure holding fire, drum, reassuring gesture, and dwarf, representing the destruction of creation.  Lesson 1: Periods of Indian Art Mogul period 16th century Moguls contributed to the enrichment ofIndian culture, in painting and in architecture. Example: The Taj mahal built in 1632 by shah jahan in memory of his wife.  Lesson 1: Periods of Indian Art Mogul period 16th century Diwali is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in October or November. It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3-day or 5-day holiday dependingg on where you come from. It is a very exciting and colorful holiday, where homes are cleaned to welcome thee New Year and windows are opened so that the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi ,can enter  Lesson 2: rangoli Rangoli Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form that involves drawing colorful patterns on the floor or outside of a home It is compromised of two words: 'rang' meaning 'color' and 'aavalli' meaning 'colored creepers' or'row of colors'.  Lesson 3: Pakistan Pre-Islamic Around the middle of the 3rd millennium BCE, an advanced  urban culture developed for the Islamic first time in the region, with  large large buildings, some of which still survive today like Colonial Mohenjo Daro, Harappa, and  KotDiji which are among the pre- Islamic settlements that are Post-Colonial now tourist attractions Lesson 3: Pakistan Across Pakistan, brightly colored flamboyant trucks, painted with images of idealized landscapes, famous personalities, flowers, and trees, turned village lanes, city streets, and long-distance highways into a gallery without walls.  Lesson 4: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan The region of Uzbekistan is renowned for its printed textiles, including tablecloths, curtains, and bedspreads, which serve both utilitarian and ornamental purposes. Uzbekistan also has a rich tradition of ceramics, while applied arts in ancient Kazakhstan were integral to daily life, with nomadic patterns adorning clothing, tools, yurts, and saddles. Kazakhstan's visual arts are relatively modern, with ancient nomadic petroglyphs still visible today. The diverse fine arts in Kazakhstan vary in style and genre and are showcased in national museums. Tajikistan has a long history of crafting various items such as fabrics, utensils, musical instruments, carpets, furniture, and jewelry. Decorative carving is a significant art form, prominently featured in architecture and household items.  Lesson 4: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan With the arrival of Islam, Tajik carving evolved to incorporate Arabian inscriptions and images of people and animals, while some artisans favored "vegetative" and geometric patterns. In architecture, floral ornaments such as lotuses and tulips became more prevalent.  Lesson 5: Kyrgyz women produce various textiles, mostly from sheep's felt. While ancient patterns are adapted for tourism, handmade carpets (shirdaks) remain common in yurts and homes. Large embroidered wall hangings (tush kyiz) celebrate marriages. The colors and designs represent Kyrgyz traditions and rural life, often including flowers, plants, animals, stylized horns, and national emblems.  Lesson 5: Turkmenistan is known for its traditional arts, including felt, jewelry, ceramics, and woodwork. Turkmen carpets are unique in shape and purpose, with each tribe having its own distinctive pattern. Carpets are traditionally woven from wool and cotton using horizontal looms. Turkmenistan also produces homespun silk (keteni) used in beautiful dresses worn on special occasions.  Lesson 6: LESSON 6 ARTS OF WEST ASIA West Asia is rich incultural heritage, and thisis clearly evident in thevariety and quality ofregional arts and crafts West asia has many artistic forms. For example: embroidery ceramics wood carving inlaid wood designs Calligraphy hammered metalwork  t: T h e i r Fu n f a c c a n b e s th e ti c s a e i n a n y s t s e e n alm o S o ap. c t , L i ke pro d u  Quiz! 1-3. Give 3 Periods of indian Art 4-5. what does rangoli mean? True or false 4 0  Thats All! Thank You for listening. Members: Kervhin D. Noga Anfernee collantes Hannah jane leonardo Gerome Alican Jodhie Besanez Ron hadrick Rondilla