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    ARTWORKS OF

    SOUTH ASIA

    INDIA
    LESSON
    OBJECTIV
    ES
    Understand the Different Arts of East Asia
    In the next few sessions, we will be

    LET'S exploring different artworks such as:

    APPRECI Arts and Crafts of India

    ATE ART Arts and Crafts of Iran

    TOGETH Arts and Crafts of Pakistan

    ER
    BEFORE WE
    BEGIN, THINK
    ABOUT THIS:
    Why does art exist?
    INDIA
    ARTSWORKS OF
    INDIA
    ATTIRES AND
    ACCESORIES
    •Sari or saree- is a traditional indian
    woman clothing which represented
    india in any formal occasion.
    ARTSWORKS OF
    INDIA
    ATTIRES AND
    ACCESORIES
    Dhoti- is man’s strip of cloth which is
    wrapped around the waist, fixed with a
    belt which is either ornamented or
    embroidered or flat or simple.
    ARTSWORKS OF
    INDIA
    ATTIRES AND
    ACCESORIES
    •Turban- is a symbol of faith and
    values such as honor and spirituality.
    PAINTING
    Painting in india is a medium stating
    spiritual ideas. Indian painting is done
    on scroll.
    SCULPTURE AND
    CARVINGS
    Mathura buddha
    • this buddha figure seated on a lion
    throne and carved out of sandstone
    is from Mathura, a city in northern
    india.
    SCULPTURE AND
    CARVINGS
    Queen maya birth to buddha She is
    holding a branch of the sacred sal tree,
    in the manner of an indian fertility
    goddess, before buddha is born from
    her right side.
    ARCHITECTURES
    Taj mahal

    Is the jewel of Muslim art in India and


    one of the universally admired
    masterpieces of the world's heritage.
    INDIAN FOLK
    ARTS
    Indian craft are the silk and cotton
    textiles, printed and embroidered as
    well as loom figured. India is well
    known for its colored woolen shawls,
    silk prints, and sumptuous brocades.
    ARTWORKS OF
    WEST ASIA

    IRAN
    IRAN ART
    •Iran Art has one of the richest art
    heritages in world history. It excels in
    many forms of art like architecture,
    painting, weaving, pottery,
    calligraphy, metalworking, and stone
    masonry.
    ARCHITECTURE
    Nasir al-mulk mosque
    • it is also known as pink mosque
    in Iran.
    ARCHITECTURE
    • Liberty tower in Tehran city-
    Iranian Architecture is known to
    display great variety in terms of
    structure and aesthetics.
    PAINTING
    •Iranian painting, which is called
    miniature by the western researchers
    and scholars, has a deep and
    productive history in Iranian art.
    PAINTING
    Safavid era painting
    • A combination of European
    influences and Safavid miniatures
    were popular during Qajar
    periods.
    FOLK ART
    Carpet weaving
    • The carpet are rich in colors such
    as burgundy, navy blue, and
    accents of ivory.
    FOLK ART
    Lattice work
    • An art to create beauty with wood
    and glass. It is a combination of
    complex geometrical figures with
    colored glasses.
    ARTWORKS OF
    CENTRAL ASIA

    PAKISTAN
    ARTFORM
    The art form of Pakistan could be
    generally described as a transition
    from hindu and buddhist to muslim
    dominated-art as muslim is Pakistan’s
    religion.
    FOLK ART
    •Ceramics and glazed pottery are
    among the oldest art forms in
    Pakistan.
    MEN’S
    CLOTHING
    •Shalwar kameez with a waistcoat and
    pajama is the popular attire in pakistan
    MEN’S
    ACESSORIES
    •Karakul- it is a cap.
    •Khussa- popular footwear.
    WOMEN'S
    CLOTHING
    Lehenga
    • women’s clothing and to make the
    clothing appear feminine, delicate
    patterns are woven with lace.
    WOMEN’S
    ACCESSORIES
    •Shawls, scarves, bracelets, footwear
    and more
    ANY
    QUESTION
    S?
    Don't hesitate to reach out for
    questions or clarifications
    THANK
    YOU!

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