7.3 South Asian Art

• What is another name for South Asia?

  Indian subcontinent
• The early Indian civilizations include the Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedic
• The Mauryan Empire existed from c. 322-185 BCE.
• During what time period did Buddhist art flourish in South Asia?

  2nd century BCE - 12th century CE
• Jain art in South Asia dates back to the 5th century BCE.
• Chronological order of art and architecture movements in South Asia

  1️⃣ Mauryan Empire art

  2️⃣ Buddhist art

  3️⃣ Hindu art

  4️⃣ Islamic art

  5️⃣ Mughal art
• South Asia is bordered by the Himalayas to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south.
• What is the capital of India?

  New Delhi
• The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad
• What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

  Colombo
• South Asia is also known as the Indian subcontinent.
• Match the early Indian civilization with its notable features:

  Indus Valley Civilization ↔️ Urban planning, architecture

  Vedic Period ↔️ Early Hinduism, ritual practices
• The Indus Valley Civilization is known for cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
• During which period did early Hinduism develop?

  Vedic Period
• The Indus Valley Civilization is characterized by its sophisticated urban planning and architecture.
• What is the defining feature of the Vedic Period?

  Early Hinduism
• The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its urban planning and architecture.
• The Vedic Period saw the development of early Hinduism and its ritual practices.
• What is the Indus Valley Civilization known for?

  Urban planning and architecture
• The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between 3300-1300 BCE
• Which period saw the development of early Hinduism?

  Vedic Period
• The Vedic Period occurred from 1500-500 BCE
• South Asia is bordered by the Himalayas to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south.
• Match the South Asian country with its capital:

  India ↔️ New Delhi

  Pakistan ↔️ Islamabad

  Bangladesh ↔️ Dhaka

  Sri Lanka ↔️ Colombo
• The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between 3300-1300 BCE
• The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its sophisticated urban planning and architecture.
• Name two cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.

  Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
• The Vedic Period occurred from 1500-500 BCE
• What emerged during the Vedic Period?

  Early Hinduism
• The Mauryan Empire used stone as a primary medium for art.
• What is a notable example of a pillar from the Mauryan Empire?

  Lion Capital of Ashoka
• Rock-cut architecture during the Mauryan Empire is exemplified by the caves at Barabar Hills
• Buddhist art began to emerge during the Mauryan Empire.
• Match the Mauryan art form with its example:

  Pillars ↔️ Lion Capital of Ashoka

  Rock-cut architecture ↔️ Barabar Caves

  Buddhist art ↔️ Stupas
• What characterized art during the Mauryan Empire?

  Imperial patronage, stone use
• The Lion Capital of Ashoka is an example of a Mauryan pillar
• Rock-cut architecture, such as the caves at Barabar Hills, is a feature of Mauryan art.
• Match the art form with its characteristics:

  Pillars ↔️ Stone, animal capitals

  Rock-cut architecture ↔️ Caves, inscriptions
• Order the following artistic developments during the Mauryan Empire:

  1️⃣ Use of stone as primary medium

  2️⃣ Construction of pillars

  3️⃣ Development of rock-cut architecture

  4️⃣ Emergence of Buddhist monuments
• The Lion Capital of Ashoka is now the national emblem of India