Exam 17: South and Southeast Asia

What do pilgrims see as they move around the Buddhist monument at Borobudur?

Compare and contrast the Buddhist monuments of Sri Lanka with those on the island of Java. Which are more dependent on Indian models?

One of Akbar's most ambitious projects for artists was to illustrate a _____ written by Abul Fazl.

What was a major stylistic influence?

In what ways are Buddhist teachings related to Hindu ideas? How do they relate to the meaning of human existence, and how were those concepts manifested in the visual arts? Use examples to support your essae.

What commonalities exist between Buddhism and Hinduism?

The Rangood pagoda is famous for its _____.

_____ helped spread Buddhism in India.

How did representations of the Buddha change from the Great Stupa to the image of the meditating Buddha from Sarnath?

The _____ period is considered the golden age of Thai art.

How does the Akbarnama (History of Akbar) represent Mughal India? How does it represent allegory and allusion? Consider the visual devices the artists employed. Also consider the political implications of this work. Use specific examples to support your essae .

Similar to Egyptian belief _____ kings of Cambodia claimed to be the earthly portion of the deity during their lifetime.

What are the differences between Mughal and Rajput painting?

How does the treatment of the Buddha's relics differ from the treatment of relics in the medieval West?

Compare and contrast the Great Stupa at Sanchi to the gopura and Great Temple at Madurai. How are they different? Why is that difference significant?