Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 12e

Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 12e Chapter 25 Sultans, Kings, Emperors and Colonists: The Art of South and Southeast Asia after 1200

Later South and Southeast Asia

Understand the early sultanate, dynasty and Persian influences in the art of the Mughal Empire. Understand the art and architecture of the indigenous Rajput kingdoms in contrast with the Mughal influenced art. Examine western artistic influence and Southeast Asian adaptation of western artistic media and concepts. Understand the artistic differences of Thailand, Burma, and Vietnam. Goals

Understand the early sultanate and dynastic influences in Mughal art. The Early Influences

Figure 25-1 Qutb Minar, begun early thirteenth century, and Alai Darvaza, 1311, Delhi, India.

Figure 25-2 Lotus Mahal, Vijayanagara, India, 15th or early 16th century.

Examine the art of the early sultanate and dynasty prior to the Mughal Empire. Understand the Persian influence in Mughal painting and the tradition of the miniatures. Examine the patronage of the Mughal leaders in art and architecture. 25.1 The Indian Mughal Empire

Understand the media, style, techniques and Persian influence in Mughal miniature painting. Mughal Miniatures

Figure 25-3 BASAWAN and CHATAR MUNI, Akbar and the Elephant Hawai, folio 22 from the Akbarnama (History of Akbar) by Abul Fazl, ca. 1590. Opaque watercolor on paper, 13 7/8” X 8 3/4”. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Figure 25-4 BICHITR, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaykh to Kings, ca. 1615–1618. Opaque watercolor on paper, 1’ 6 7/8” x 1’ 1”. Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Examine the patronage of the Mughal leaders in architecture and the stylistic influences. Mughal Architecture

Figure 25-5 Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1632–1647.

Examine the tradition of Rajput painting, the artists, and how it differs from Mughal painting. Understand the Hindu subject matter of Rajput art. Examine the Hindu influenced architecture of the Nayak Dynasty. 25.2 The Hindu Rajput Kingdomsand the Nayak Dynasty

Understand the format, material, subject matter and tradition of Rajput painting. Examine the similarities and differences of Rajput and Mughal painting. Rajput Painting

Understand the Hindu influence in the Nayak Dynasty. Examine the great Gopura of the Madurai Nayak temple. Architecture of the Nayak Dynasty

Examine the influence of the British in Indian art and architecture. Understand the western pictorial and spatial devices adapted by Indian artists. The British in India

Understand the “golden age of Thai art” and the influence of Buddhism. Examine the art and architecture of Burma and its dedication to Buddhism. Understand Southeast Asian and Chinese influence in the art of Vietnam. 25.3 Southeast Asia

Understand the “golden age of Thai art.” Examine the distinctive Buddha images of Thailand, such as the “walking Buddha” and the “Emerald Buddha.” “The Golden Age of Thai”

Figure 25-11 Emerald Buddha, Emerald Temple, Bangkok, Thailand, 15th century. Jade or jasper, 2’ 6” high.

Understand the importance of Buddhist monasteries and monuments in Burma. The Art of Burma

Figure 25-12 Schwedagon Pagoda, Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar), 14th century or earlier (rebuilt several times). Stupa, gold, silver, and jewel encrusted, approx. 344’ high. Top of stupa, gold ball inlaid with 4,351 diamonds.

Understand the issues facing contemporary artists in Southeast Asia. Understand the indigenous art forms, their origins, history, and their response to the contemporary art market. Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia

Figure 25-14 MEERA MUKHERJEE, Ashoka at Kalinga, 1972. Bronze, 11’ 6 3/4” high. Maurya Sheraton Hotel, New Delhi.

What are the various cultural and religious influences in the art of India? • Describe the formal elements, origins, artists and artist training related to the Mughal miniatures. • Why is the Indian Rajput art different from the art of the Mughal dynasties? • Why is the Sukhothai Walking Buddha unusual? Discussion Questions

Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, 12e