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Hindu and Buddhist Art

Hindu and Buddhist Art. Early Art. Art first appears during reign of Ashoka Probably influenced by Persia. Hindu Art. Active, not static pictures Use of voluptuous figure Sexuality/fertility. “Ganesha” – son of Shiva Provider of Prosperity, Success, and Good Living

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Hindu and Buddhist Art

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  1. Hindu and Buddhist Art

  2. Early Art • Art first appears during reign of Ashoka • Probably influenced by Persia

  3. Hindu Art • Active, not static pictures • Use of voluptuous figure • Sexuality/fertility

  4. “Ganesha” – son of Shiva Provider of Prosperity, Success, and Good Living One of most popular deities Elephant head

  5. Vishnu

  6. Shiva

  7. Krishna

  8. YOGA • The Lotus Posture (padma-asana) Instruction: • 1 • Sit on the floor with the legs stretched out straight in front. • 2 • Bend the right knee and grasp the right foot with both hands and place it on top of the left thigh bringing the heel as close to the navel as possible.

  9. 3 • Bend the left knee and grasp the left foot with both hands and place it on top of the right thigh bringing the heel as close to the navel as possible. • 4 • Both knees should be on the ground and the soles of the feet are pointed upward. The spine is held straight but not rigid.

  10. 5 • The position of the legs may be switched after a period of time if the posture becomes uncomfortable.

  11. Buddhist Art: The Stupa

  12. The Stupa • Developed from the pre-Buddhist Indian grave mound • Saintly aesthetic were buried under mounds • Destinations for pilgrimages and places of practice for meditators

  13. Ruwanweliseya: Sri Lanka

  14. Buddha

  15. Head of Buddha

  16. Japanese “Big Buddha”

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