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    The document discusses the art and architecture of South and Central Asia. It describes the different periods of art in ancient and classical India, including sculptures from the Ajanta Caves and Shiva representations. It also discusses the Islamic, Mogul, and British colonial influences on Indian art and notable structures like the Taj Mahal. For other countries, it outlines the textile, carpet, and other craft traditions of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. Traditional art forms often incorporated regional motifs and served practical purposes.

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    3rd Grading Art

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    The document discusses the art and architecture of South and Central Asia. It describes the different periods of art in ancient and classical India, including sculptures from the Ajanta Caves and Shiva representations. It also discusses the Islamic, Mogul, and British colonial influences on Indian art and notable structures like the Taj Mahal. For other countries, it outlines the textile, carpet, and other craft traditions of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. Traditional art forms often incorporated regional motifs and served practical purposes.

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    The document discusses the art and architecture of South and Central Asia. It describes the different periods of art in ancient and classical India, including sculptures from the Ajanta Caves and Shiva representations. It also discusses the Islamic, Mogul, and British colonial influences on Indian art and notable structures like the Taj Mahal. For other countries, it outlines the textile, carpet, and other craft traditions of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. Traditional art forms often incorporated regional motifs and served practical purposes.

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    3rd Grading Art

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    Maricel Pena
    The document discusses the art and architecture of South and Central Asia. It describes the different periods of art in ancient and classical India, including sculptures from the Ajanta Caves and Shiva representations. It also discusses the Islamic, Mogul, and British colonial influences on Indian art and notable structures like the Taj Mahal. For other countries, it outlines the textile, carpet, and other craft traditions of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. Traditional art forms often incorporated regional motifs and served practical purposes.

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    ART OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA Keteni- a homespun silk that is used for the

    INDIA beautiful dresses worn by Turkmen women


    Periods of Indian Art on special occasions
    Ancient Period (3900 BCE-1200 CE) some Kyrgystan- women produce a wide range of
    evidences of the early civilization are bronze textiles, mostly from the felt of their sheep
    and copper statuettes. The Ajanta Caves of Shirdaks- hand-made carpets or rugs
    Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave
    monuments
    Classical Period (5th to 6th centuries)
    Shiva- the destroyer, develops into Shiva
    the Cosmic-dancer represented by a four- ART OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA
    armed figure INDIA
    Islamic Ascendancy (1192-1757) or Periods of Indian Art
    Transitional Period This was the period of Ancient Period (3900 BCE-1200 CE) some
    evolution from Vedism into Hinduism or evidences of the early civilization are bronze
    Brahmanism. The two great Indian epics: the and copper statuettes. The Ajanta Caves of
    Mahabharata and the Ramayana emerged in Maharashtra, India are 30 rock-cut cave
    this period. monuments
    Mogul period ( 16th Century) Moguls Classical Period (5th to 6th centuries)
    contributed to the enrichment of Indian Shiva- the destroyer, develops into Shiva
    culture, in painting and in architecture. The the Cosmic-dancer represented by a four-
    most splendid example is the Taj Majal built armed figure
    in 1632 by Shah Jahan in memory of his Islamic Ascendancy (1192-1757) or
    wife. Transitional Period This was the period of
    Taj Majal- the most popular architectural evolution from Vedism into Hinduism or
    design in India Brahmanism. The two great Indian epics: the
    Diwali- is celebrated by Hindus in India and Mahabharata and the Ramayana emerged in
    all around the world in October or November, this period.
    the holiday is also known as the 'Festival of Mogul period ( 16th Century) Moguls
    Lights' contributed to the enrichment of Indian
    Lakshmi- Hindu goddess of wealth culture, in painting and in architecture. The
    Diyas- clay lamps to light the way for the most splendid example is the Taj Majal built
    goddess in 1632 by Shah Jahan in memory of his
    Rangoli- is one of the most beautiful and wife.
    most pleasing art forms of India. The art of Taj Majal- the most popular architectural
    making designs or patterns on the walls or design in India
    the floor of the house Diwali- is celebrated by Hindus in India and
    Radial- a kind of balance found in rangoli all around the world in October or November,
    PAKISTAN the holiday is also known as the 'Festival of
    Pakistani architecture is divided into four Lights'
    recognized periods: Pre-Islamic, Islamic, Lakshmi- Hindu goddess of wealth
    Colonial and Post-Colonial Diwali- clay lamps (diyas) to light the way
    Mahonjo Daro and Kot Diji- pre-Islamic for the goddess
    architecture Rangoli- is one of the most beautiful and
    Flamboyant trucks- painted with images of most pleasing art forms of India. The art of
    idealized landscapes, famous personalities, making designs or patterns on the walls or
    flowers, and trees, turned village lanes, city the floor of the house
    streets, and long-distance highways into a Radial- a kind of balance found in rangoli
    gallery without walls; a free-form, PAKISTAN
    kaleidoscopic exhibition in motion. Pakistani architecture is divided into four
    UZBEKISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, TAJIKISTAN recognized periods: Pre-Islamic, Islamic,
    Uzbekistan- are known for making printed Colonial and Post-Colonial
    cloth, table-cloths, curtains, bed-spreads, Mahonjo Daro and Kot Diji- pre-Islamic
    shawls and various coverlets architecture
    Kazakhstan- Applied arts in were part of Flamboyant trucks- painted with images of
    lifes daily routine. Clothing, utility tools, idealized landscapes, famous personalities,
    yurts, and horses saddles were always flowers, and trees, turned village lanes, city
    decorated using nomadic patterns and streets, and long-distance highways into a
    design. gallery without walls; a free-form,
    Tajikistan- have been making fabrics, kaleidoscopic exhibition in motion.
    utensils, musical instruments, carpets, UZBEKISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, TAJIKISTAN
    furniture, jewelry, and many other things Uzbekistan- are known for making printed
    TURKMENISTAN AND KYRGYSTAN cloth, table-cloths, curtains, bed-spreads,
    Turkmenistan- produced the most unique shawls and various coverlets
    and beautiful carpets in the world Kazakhstan- Applied arts in were part of
    lifes daily routine. Clothing, utility tools,
    yurts, and horses saddles were always
    decorated using nomadic patterns and Keteni- a homespun silk that is used for the
    design. beautiful dresses worn by Turkmen women
    Tajikistan- have been making fabrics, on special occasions
    utensils, musical instruments, carpets, Kyrgystan- women produce a wide range of
    furniture, jewelry, and many other things textiles, mostly from the felt of their sheep
    TURKMENISTAN AND KYRGYSTAN Shirdaks- hand-made carpets or rugs
    Turkmenistan- produced the most unique
    and beautiful carpets in the world

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