The Art of the Indian Subcontinent
description
Transcript of The Art of the Indian Subcontinent
The Art of the Indian Subcontinent
Noah Morrison, David Sullivan, Wendy Sun, Dina Kaganer, Sam Turer
India (Pre 15th Century)
South Asian subcontinent includes India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Differences in language, climate, and terrain created regional and cultural characteristics and artistic traditions.
Overarching traits united Indian Art - sense of beauty with excess of ornament, texture, and color. - Visual abundance reflects belief in generosity and favor of the gods. - symbolism - emphasis on getting the vibrant quality of a world seen as infused
with the dynamics of the divine.
Seal Impressions c. 2500-1500 BCE Indus Valley Civilization
medium- steatite dimensions - each seal 1 1/4 x 1 1/4"
horned animal
sacrificial rite to a goddess
yogi
buffalo
horned animal
three headed animal
Sculptures
Torso of a “Priest King” c. 2600-1900 BCE from Mohenjo-Daro
steatite, height 6 7/8"
Nude Torso c. 2600-1900 BCE from Harappa
Red Stone height 3 3/4"
Female Figure Holding a Fly-Whisk (Yakshi) c. 250 BCE
Polished sandstone height 5'4 1/4"
Ashokan Pillar c. 246 BCE Maurya Period
Background on the Emperor Ashoka and his pillar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH63aG1af5E
Lion Capital c. 250 BCE Maurya PeriodPolished Sandstone height 7'
From Ashokan Pillar at Sarnath
Standing Buddha, 2nd-3rd century, gandhara style, height 7'6", kushan
period
Buddha and Attendants, 1st-2nd century, kushan period, southeast indian style
Standing Buddha,474 ce, Gupta period, Sarnath Gupta style
Buddha Maitreya, 8th century, Prakhon Chai style Buddha Shakyamuni, 9th century,
Dvaravati style
Shiva Nataraja, Chola dynasty, 12th century
Parinirvana of the Buddha, 11th-12th century
Modern Day Buddha Sculpture - C. 2013
Paintings
Bodhisattva, 475 CE.
Detail Leaf with Birth of Mahavirac. 1400
That's it for paintings!
There are multiple reasons for thiso Much of the art is for spiritual display best captivated
by scultureo Lots of Ancient Indian Artwork has been destroyed
over hundred of years due to conflicts with its neighbor Pakistan.
Architecture
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=NfQBhtnkbyo
Great Stupa, Sanchi 36mx16m 12th Century
Chaitya Hall50-70
AD
Ankor Vat 1125AD Hindu Temple
Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple170'
Kandariya Mahadeva 1050AD
Cave Temple of Shiva, Elephanta c.8th century
Reliefs
"Phew! After all that work it's a relief to be done!"
Reliefs
• Large Part of Indian architectureo seen on many temples
occasionally seen as separate works• you have already seen those that accompany temples
o Often depicted religious themes goddesses/gods/buddha
o Occasionally had animals these animals also have great religious
significance
Rock Cut Relief, MamallapuramTamil c. 7th Century
Siddhartha in the Palace
Erotic Couples on Kandariya Mahadeva 1022AD