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77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] lost wax method | o sculptor begins with clay and makes basic form, then inscribes into figure with sharp instrument, then the clay is covered with wax, then more clay put on wax, once hard, turn upside town and pour molten bronze into “Wax Sandwish” and wax melts and seems out through the cracks and holes not covered. Once bronze start... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] • scarification | -common form of body adornment -very thin lines cut into skin, then put ash in lines, then ash heal into decorative patterns -different kinds of scars signify different ranks and different things accomplished in life -like tattoos and piercings | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] male/female in art | -male and female presented in most ideal roles -emphasizes reproduction -child clinging to back of woman— ROLE AS CARETAKER, MOTHER, NURTURER OF CHILDREN -his role—arm around shoulder is intended to show protectiveness •wearing a quiver on back: PROTECTOR, HELPS BRING FOOD, MAN OF HOUSE, LEADER - SYMETTRICAL—no dominan... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Benin people | o Extraordinary important in world history o Very first Africans who had contact with Europeans (Portuguese) | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] King Henry the Navigator] | -Big deal in world history because trade is established between two groups -Great event because it instantly makes Benin kingdom very wealthy and powerful, but is Beginning of African slave trade—trading people in art, represented as a celebrated event because it brought so much wealth | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Oba | King-Benin Coral headdress Woven coral shirt Scarification under eyes | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Benin plaques | -Purpose is that every single oba commissioned one of these for himself - each had a palace, within the palace, there were columns, plaques on columns, these put on columns, shows HISTORY—power, individual markers of each of these kings in chronological order | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] 1897 Benin | •Imperialism happening, Europe going out and trying to get best colonies •Entire African continent conquered and divided up •British send small force into Benin city, Benins kill these people. -British send a much larger, stronger military expedition, conquer Benin, kill tons of people, take king prisoner, sent palace ... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Maternity Figures (still Ancestral) | -So many mother-ancestor figures is because of high mortality rate of children -Fertility very important not only because of actual need, but also that FEMALENESS is like an analogy for agricultural fertility | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Twin Figures | o Ere Ibeji o Thought of as the very powerful and mischievous children of the God of Thunder, Chango Twins can trick people o Share a common soul o Higher infant mortality in third-world country very common o Figures very easy to recognize because of shade of head—elongated type form o If second twin dies, still make... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Yorubi twin ritual | -The fear among the Yoruba is that if a twin dies, since they share a single soul, the dead twin is going to try and persuade the living twin to come and live with them in the spirit world -The mother of a dead twin, as soon as that twin has died, will go to the local sculptor and get them to make an ere ibeji, a littl... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Power Figures | o Much bigger than ancestor figures (46-48 inches) -Big because represent POWER serve as moral intimidation | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] ROLE/PURPOSE of power figures | -Invited into sculpture after shaman inserts into cavities in head and abdomen special substances that are thought to have magical powers -Closed with mirror, cowry shell, etc. -Once spirit living in power figure, the shaman lives on the outskirts of village and keeps it there because WAY too powerful for village -Func... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Funerary Figures/Reliquary Figures | -Used to protect human remains (Especially Koto cultures) -When a Koto person dies, let body be picked clean by birds, then they keep the long bones in baskets, so the ancestors can continue to inhabit •These figures placed on top of baskets and bones to keep away threats and danger -Since these people are dead, not a ... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] African Connection to rest of year | -When European countries were colonizing Africa and taking their art to London, Paris, Rome, the art is so radically different from European art, that when these young avant-garde artists like Picasso see them, absolutely RIVETED -Artists giving themselves permission to turn back on academy -Inspired by African art to ... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] MASKS | -When we see an African mask in a museum, that mask is taken so much out of its intended place, that it is really hard to get a sense of what the original would have been like -Mask always thought of as one part of a huge costume - intended to be seen in motion, seeing it still take soo much out of context -Spirit that... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - What does “sensual” mean? | o Yes, sexual, but in this sense means “anything that appeals to the senses” Indian considered most sensual art in the world -VERY IMPORTANT o “Larger Umbrella” that also includes sexual, but sensual a MUCH broader term o Considered the most erotic/sexual art in the world as well | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Yakshi | • A nature spirit/symbol of nature’s fertility and abundance | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Female Form | o Idealized, very voluptuous, full-bodied female forms • See female form as a metaphor for generosity of the gods(farming) o Agricultural growth • Hour-glass shape: narrow waist, full breasts, full/rounded hips | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] • Kama | —human sexual love o However, is NOT about promiscuity, about human sexual love within marriage | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] 2 forms of Female Body | • Symbol of a Thunderbolt o Blossoms on ends just about to open, narrow part in the middle • Two-headed Drum o Take an hour glass and turn it and have drums on both sides, narrow space in middle | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Representation of Male Form | Idealized, smooth-bodied kind of form with simplified body volumes and very little muscle definition -• Very different from our accustomed thoughts of male idealization • A lot of people assume that these are female forms rather than male forms o Well-defined, huge muscles is normal idea to us • Body parts “flow” into ... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Explicit References to Sexual Union | -IIn India, we have to remember that human sexual love is considered one of the four aims of life, so this is why we see images of sexual union -also used as metaphors for the kind of bliss that humans experience when they are one with the Divine/sense of ecstasy that we feel when we are spiritually united with God -st... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] images of loving couples | Maithuna sculptural decorations of temples unashamed/embarassed metaphor/goal | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] abstracted male organs | • In Hinduism, Shiva represents male principle of universe and Shakti represents the female principle • Images of Shiva with geometrically abstracted male organ o When we see columns that look like linga in garbagriha in Shiva temple, image of Shiva is a Shivalinga o Shiva by himself can’t do anything, must be united w... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Vishnavite Story of linga | FROM SHAIVITE PERSPECTIVE: One day, Vishnu and Brahma were walking along, and they saw coming out of the ground, this gigantic column that went all the way up to the clouds, astonished them. Brahma takes the form of a swan (his vehicle) and flies up into the heavens to see where it ends. Vishnu turns himself into a b... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Twining Plant forms | • See them a lot—Profusion of plant growth • Represents fertility, abundance of gods, generosity of gods, growth, prosperity | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Profusion of Ornamentation and Decoration | • No space that could be decorated that isn’t decorated • We will continually be looking at the idea of what people think is beautiful • More IS MORE | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] • Horror Vaqui | —means dislike of empty space in art, preference for a lot of ornamentation | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - General Hinduism | o Were used to religion over a single, dominant, male deity (GOD) o Hinduism is polytheistic and is male AND female o Deities= BOTH Gods and Goddesses | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] “Hindu Triad” | Closed-circle understanding of how the universe operates • Brahma is creator deity • Vishnu preserves universe, make sure everything good • Shiva destroys and refreshes/revitalizes universe when it gets old People believe that it is 3 main deities | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Temple Experience | o Bring offerings to Shiva, such as money, clarified butter—“Ghee”, fruit, etc. o No communal worship service—all Hindu worship is individual o Going to the temple Go up stairs, transitioning into more sacred space, walk under some covered porches Enter the actual main temple, circumambulate CLOCKWISE (right side c... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Darshan | making eye contact with God, | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] asana | special, symbolic posture, seated or standing, used in yoga and in the representation of the gods | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] attribute | an object or physical characteristic used as an identifying symbol | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] avatar | appearance of a deity in another form | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] circumambulate | to walk around (something) in a complete circle, as a ritual of respect | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] garbagriha | "womb chamber" the inner, shrine of a Hindu temple. Deity dwells/resides in the Garbagriha—he is everywhere, but he inhabits this sculpture so we can focus on him more easily | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] discus | a round disk thrown as a weapon in ancient India; attribute of Vishnu | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] dharma | law; religious or moral duty | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] consort | the spouse of a deity | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] incarnation | "to be made flesh"; that is, to be born into the world | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] karma | the total actions in a person's life that determine the next state of existence | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] linga | symbol of creativity and fertility in the form of the male sexual organ | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] moksha | "release" or "liberation" of the soul from reincarnation and its union with the Divine, the goal of Hinduism | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] mace | a heavy club used as a weapon and a symbol of authority; attribute of Vishnu | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] mudra | symbolic hand position | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] shaivite | worshiper of Shiva; having to do with the worship of Shiva | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] reincarnation | to be born again as another form of life or into another class of human society | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] prana | the breath of life; the vital breath or spirit | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] naga | serpent | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] transmigration | the passing of the soul at death into another body | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] shikara | dome-like cap to the pyramidal tower of a South Indian Hindu temple or the entire tower of a North Indian temple. | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] shakti | the Goddess; female energy and power of a deity, often represented as a goddess beside Shiva with the two representing the female and male principles of the universe | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] shaakta | worshiper of Shakti, the Goddess | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] trident | a three-pronged spear; attribute of Shiva | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] vaishnavite | worshipper of Vishnu, having to do with the worship of Vishnu | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] yoni | symbol of creativity and fertility in the form of the female sexual organ | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] vehicle | animal mount of a deity which identifies the god or goddess o Vehicle always looking at deity, always waiting, always watching, ready to serve o Represents the nature of the deity ( o If you go to a temple, the image of the vehicle is ALSO found at the temple, followers of that deity will also love the deity; Vehicles ... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] vedas | the four religious books of sacred knowledge and priestly rituals of the Brahmans composed in the first millennium B.C | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Kali | protector deity, therefore TERRIFYING (like guard dog) | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Deities | o All shown as having human form o Idealize o Give multiple Body Parts—do more things than we can doPOWER All deites commonly standing on LOTUS THRONES, represents that they are rising above swampy gross stuff and BLOSSOMING | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Vishnu | -preserver deity, takes form of person who would have been charged with keeping order throughout history= KING -troops in battle—choice of weapon is DISCUS, see him a lot with it See him with a conch shell horn to call troops to battle • Carries scepter, fancy king club—symbol of king’s authority • Fancy, ornate crown ... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] “gift-giving mudra” | hand down, open palm—saying tell me what you need me to do for you/give you -communicate to worshipper to not be afraid, holds one hand up, fingers out | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] "do not fear mudra" | holds one hand up, fingers out | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] teaching mudra | o Another mudra we will see a lot is hand up joining first finger and thumb— | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] preaching mudra | o Do another teaching mudra and join the two— | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Lakshmi—Vishnu’s consort | Goddess of Wealth Tons of Jewelry Lotus blossom Water jug—flows like wealth | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Saraswati | -sometimes paired with vishnu, frequently the consort of BRAHMA Goddess of learning, the arts Every classroom in India has image/little altar where she is present-- bring offerings with tests, first day of school, etc • Goddess of music—Vina instrument is an attribute • Vehicle is a peacock • Holding book | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] • Avatars of Vishnu | -Believed to have come to earth 10 different times, each time different form -One is Rama of the Ramayana, very popular -Another is Krishna, beloved God who is still shown with blue skin | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Krishna | Born as a cow-herder Loves to steal and eat butter as a boy from mom When he grows up, he’s a flutista lot of times, see him standing as if he’s playing the flute • So handsome and so beautiful that all the cow herd-esses fall in love with him and he makes love with all of them, but falls in love with Radha | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Radha | Krishna's love o She is worshiped as well o Male-female principle o Barsana Dham—temple in Austin dedicated to Radha | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] how Vishnu dreamed the creation of the universe | -Story that Vishnavites would tell - Before time began, Vishnu was sleeping ,resting on the coils of the cosmic serpent, Sesha, while Lakshmi begins to massage his feet as his sleeping -Sesha shown with multiple heads -In order for male principle to be able to do anything, must be stirred into action by FEMALE PRINCIPL... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Sesha | cosmic serpent | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Shiva | - destroyer God, most complex of the deities, nature seems very contradictory -Imagined as a GREAT lover for long times -Meditates in forests for long times—meditates in cremation grounds(ash, bone) at night - lord of animals, alluding to the fact that he meditates at night -Aesthetic that meditates for long amounts of... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] How to Recognize Shiva | -Lotus throne/ pedestal -Mudras (all gods) -A lot of time engaged in things that if we actually saw them would be terrifying and nature itself would be awe-inspiring=don’t be afraid mudra -Holding a Flame-->purification, destruction, and purification -Destroy universe so he can recreate it anew, calls forth this fire a... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Why is Shiva with Cobras | Lord of animals, meditates in forests/mountains • Ours in only culture in world that associate snakes with evil • In all other cultures represent new life, rebirth and regeneration SHED SKIN • Shiva destroys and purifies • Cobras also very powerful because they can be so deadly • See cobras wrapped all around him ofte... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] • Natarasha | means king or lord of dance | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Ganga | • Goddess of Ganges River • Story is that human beings were dying of thirst, and the Gods were up in their home, Mount Kailasa, see what is happening and think they have to do something, so Goddess Ganga says that she will sacrifice self for people • But can’t go down because they all were drown, so Shiva says she shou... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Nandi | Shiva's vehicle BULL | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Skanda | Vishnu and Parvati's son | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Ganesh/Ganesha | Vishnu and Parvati's son -Combination of human and elephant -One of the most beloved/ worshipped deities in india today -remover of obstacles—if you face something difficult and youre afraid, you go and worship Ganesh because he helps and removes the obstacles of fear - because of his own nature—big and fun-loving, lov... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] story of Ganesh | -Shiva would meditate for ions at a time and Parvati would get lonely, so one time, she decided to make herself a little boy -So she takes sweaty dust off her arm and molds it into a boy, loves him -Taking a bath, tells boy to not let anyone in for privacy—at this point, shiva home, tries to get in, boy won’t let him, ... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Iconography of Ganesh | -Obvi elephant head - has axe similar to father -Like father, snakes wrapped around him and has some kind of scepter -SWEETS=Gula Jamin-bowl of sweets -Story in which his tusk broken off, see him holding broken tusk -Vehicle: RAT--Funny, loves to laugh, so vehicle is funny | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Durga | -Third of most beloved deities -form of the Great Goddess -On earth, Mahisha had become so powerful that he could transform himself into any shape at will and rapidly -none of the Gods were able to defeat him—creating utter chaos on Earth, he’s evil Gods get together, all so angry, their anger and madness comes toget... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Mahisha | —water buffalo demon can rapidly shape-shift | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] - Sidhartha | o Early name for Budha, 1000 BC—caste system etc already in place—only people at top of caste benefited from deties o Buddha trying to spread compassion and release and nirvana to all people | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Sidartha Birth | his mother, Maya—means illusion— has a dream in which she is impregnated by a white elephant o White elephant—very rare, special symbol o She knows that this is important—goes to her husband, the king, calls wise men (seers) Say that she is either going to give birth to a great king or a great teacher Dad wants him... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] o Gandharan Style of Indian Art | -the forces of Alexander the Great from Greece got to India, Took with him scholars and artists, people who knew and loved Greek culture Colony Gandhara in India -Prior to this time, Buddha shown in nonhuman ways, but greek sculptors who become permenant in this city completely confident with their gods in human form... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Early Sidhartha Life | o Miraculous—already knows how to walk and talk, also born with lots of different body marks o Father wants him to be king, not teacher, completely spoils him o Sidartha gets married and he and his wife have a son, but the Buddha feels frustrated o Decides to leave palace and see world, and sees a sick person, an old p... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Sidhartha and Aesthetics | Joins a group of aesthetics—trying to think about problems of suffering—starving himself—see images of him as skeletalknown as “the fasting Sidartha” After doing this for several years, realizes that this isn’t the answer, but one day girl comes and offers him bowl of rice, he eats it, aesthetics abandon him, begi... | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Discovering Nirvana | As he is meditating under Bodi tree, about to reach answer, but the god of illusion becomes very nervous, so he sends all kinds of distractions to distract Buddha from finding answers, but Sidhartha doesn’t even notice | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] bodhisattva | a being seeking enlightenment who postpones nirvana to help all other living creatures | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] yoga | physical and meditative practice designed to attain control over desire | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] ushnisha | the lump or topknot on the top of the Buddha’s head; a mark of wisdom | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] urna | the spot (a tuft of hair) on the Buddha’s brow between his eyes; indicating his special insight | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] stupa | dome-like mound containing Buddhist relics | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] nirvana | the ultimate goal of Buddhists: final extinction of the self with no further incarnations; oblivion | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] indic | term used to describe the culture of ancient India including the regions of modern Pakistan and Bangladesh | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
77dec03f_dian_Art_Flashcards___Cram_com___deep_seated_religious_beliefs | [Culture of Sub-Saharan Africa] Maitreya | the Buddha of the future | [] | APAH African/Indian Art Flashcards - Cram.com | -“elbow” of Africa—Sub-Saharan -cultures are the closest to what their indigenous cultures would have been before the impact of Christianity and Islam -follow ancient beliefs and practices -important because vast majority of art produced has a ritual purpose and is used (or propaganda of kings) - art reflects deep-seat... | http://www.cram.com/flashcards/apah-africanindian-art-1448753 | 16/1438042987866.61_20150728002307-00059-ip-10-236-191-2_378544906_0.json |
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