Question 1

Discuss the characteristics of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Fig. 24-2).

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Question 2

What feature of the Qutb Minar, a minaret at Quwwat ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi, was unique for the time?

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The unique feature of the Qutb Minar was its height, which was over 72 meters tall and was the tallest minaret in the world at the time of its construction in the 12th century.

Question 3

Consider the significance of the Mandapa Ceiling at Luna Vasahi (Fig. 24-3). What do the relief sculptures represent?

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Question 4

What is meaning of Jahangir and Shah Abbas (Fig. 24-10)?

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Question 5

Consider the impact of the Mughal dynasty on the art and architecture of India. Include in your discussion the contributions of specific rulers through their patronage and interest in the arts.

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Question 6

The Jain religion traces its roots to a series of 24 saviors, known as pathfinders or

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The Jain religion traces its roots to a series of 24 saviors, known as pathfinders or tirthankaras.

Question 7

Discuss the significance of the Emerald Buddha (Fig. 24-21). What are its characteristics?

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Question 8

Where are the Petronas Towers (Fig. 24-27) located?

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The Petronas Towers are located in Malaysia.

Question 9

Discuss the work of contemporary Indian painter Maqbool Fida Husain. What artistic influences can you detect in his work?

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Question 10

Who designed the Victoria Terminus (Fig. 24-23), the massive train station built in Mumbai in 1887?

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Frederick Stevens designed the Victoria Terminus, which is now known as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Sir Bartle Frere was a British colonial administrator, King George V was a monarch, and George Wittet was an architect who designed buildings in India, but not the Victoria Terminus.

Question 11

Discuss the architectural advancements of India and South Asia in the period after 1200.

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Question 12

Discuss the impact of the British Empire on the art and architecture of India, referencing specific works of art and monuments.

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Question 13

What are the beliefs of the Jain religion?

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Question 14

What is a buddharaja, and how did Jayavarman VII use the image?

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Question 15

In Akbar Inspecting the Construction of Fatehpur Sikri (Fig. 24-9), how does the artist use color, line, shape, and spatial properties to convey the emotion and energy of the situation?

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Question 16

Who is Krishna, and how is he represented in Indian art?

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Question 17

Viewing themselves as defenders of the faith, the Hindu rulers in the south expressed their religious zeal, as well as secular power, by building enormous temple complexes, such as the

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The Minakshi-Sundareshvara Temple, located in Madurai, is a prime example of the massive temple complexes built by Hindu rulers in South India. Its construction began in the 12th century and it has been continually expanded and renovated since then. The temple complex covers an area of 14 acres and contains numerous shrines, halls, pillars, and courtyards. Its elaborate gopurams (entrance towers) are covered with colorful sculptures and carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. It is a testament to the religious and architectural achievements of the southern Indian kingdoms.

Question 18

Who commissioned the Taj Mahal (Figs. 24-1 and 24-12) and for what purpose? Address its setting, the materials used in its construction, and its design.

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Question 19

Discuss the influence of outside cultures on the art and architecture of India, citing specific examples to support your ideas. Consider how indigenous practices and beliefs were incorporated into this later period.

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Question 20

Discuss the Indian technique of painting on paper.

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Quiz 24: Art of South and Southeast Asia After 1200