FSN 123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Rajput Painting, Ink Wash Painting
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Silk road interconnected asia, changing it politically, technology, designs. The long period between c. 650 and 1526 was a time of transition in india. Buddhism decline as a cultural force, while artistic achievements inspired by hinduism soared. The monumental architecture of hindu temples was rich in symbolism and ritual function, with each region of. Later, muslim art expanded the already rich mix of styles, especially in the north, reaching its height under the mughals. Hinduism was displacing buddhist primacy in india, buddhism reached its height in china under the tang dynasty. Under the song dynasty, openness to foreign influence gave way to greater cultivation of china"s own traditions, including the revival of confucianism. Landscape painting emerged as a way of expressing both philosophical and personal concerns. Introduced from india by way of china and korea, buddhism was an important force in japanese culture by the beginning of the heian period.
