Hindu and Buddhist Art

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Hindu and Buddhist Art
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Early Art

• Art first appears during reign of Ashoka
• Probably influenced by Persia

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Hindu Art

• Active, not static pictures
• Use of voluptuous figure
• Sexuality/fertility

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Ganesha son of Shiva Provider of Prosperity,
Success, and Good Living One of most popular
deities Elephant head
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Vishnu
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Shiva
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Krishna
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YOGA

• The Lotus Posture (padma-asana) Instruction
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• Sit on the floor with the legs stretched out
  straight in front.
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• Bend the right knee and grasp the right foot with
  both hands and place it on top of the left thigh
  bringing the heel as close to the navel as
  possible.

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• Bend the left knee and grasp the left foot with
  both hands and place it on top of the right thigh
  bringing the heel as close to the navel as
  possible.
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• Both knees should be on the ground and the soles
  of the feet are pointed upward. The spine is held
  straight but not rigid.

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• The position of the legs may be switched after a
  period of time if the posture becomes
  uncomfortable.

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Buddhist Art The Stupa
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The Stupa

• Developed from the pre-Buddhist Indian grave
  mound
• Saintly aesthetic were buried under mounds
• Destinations for pilgrimages and places of
  practice for meditators

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Ruwanweliseya Sri Lanka
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Buddha
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Head of Buddha
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Japanese Big Buddha
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