Art of South and Southeast Asia – Flashcards
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Ancient Indus sculptures were _____________________
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contained inscriptions along the top edge that we cannot understand today.
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Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha flourished between the first and fifth centuries, and was distinctly Greco-Roman style?
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Gandhara
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In ancient Indus sculpture, people were represented _______________.
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realistically
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Which of the following schools of thought for representing Buddha often focused on scenes from Buddha's life?
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Amaravati
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Which of the following works of art is from the Gupta period?
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[NOT] http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0280002.jpg
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Among all school of thought concerning the representation of Buddha, which of the following is not a common trait of Buddha?
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Buddha is always shown in a cross-legged position.
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http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0210000.jpg Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?
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[NOT] The sculpture stands 3 3/4 inches tall.
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What happened to the ancient peoples of the Indus Valley?
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They disappeared as though into thin air, and the cause remains unknown.
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Which of the following is not true of art during the Gupta Period?
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The art combined Hellenistic, Persian, and Native styles.
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http://media.education2020.com/evresources/1086-07-03-01-00_files/i0240000.jpg This sculptural representation of Buddha is an example of the _____________ school of thought.
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[NOT] Gandhara
