ARTHIST 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Pillars Of Ashoka, Torana, Stupa

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Lecture 18: south and southeast asia before 1200. Typical architecture- buddhist; stupa w 4 toranas, hindu; northern and. Both types have in common that they are a shell around and inner sanctum that contains a relic (stupa) or a divine idol/symbol (garbhagriha) Typical statues- buddha/hindu gods; express different concepts through specific iconographical details (ex. mudras) No figures of living beings in art, but writing/calligraphy as ornament on architecture and minor arts. Indus valley civilization, 2600-1900 bce- developed along major river just like others (cid:449)e"(cid:448)e see(cid:374) at this ti(cid:373)e, ur(cid:271)a(cid:374) (cid:272)i(cid:448)ilizations (big cities- ex. Writing is not understood for this civilization, seals show animals in front of likely an altar (religious context) Yogi- individual engaging in aesthetic practices, this is pre-buddhism. Not actually known who this was/what priest king was, whether religious, political, etc. Marked as outstanding by garment carved to look patterned, ring worn around right arm and fabric band around head (jewelry)

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