Quiz Two: Indian and Southeast Asian Art, Parts I and II

What are some of the symbols we see associated with Buddha at Seated Buddha preaching first sermon?

A yogi pose, mudra hand gestures, and a third eye.

Where would we most likely see pilgrims circumambulate?

At The Great Stupa.

In Hindu art, ________ are portrayed with multiple arms and body parts.

Gods.

How is The Beautiful Bodhisattva Padmapani contrasted with his environment?

He is tranquil in contrast to the world's busy temptations.

Angkor Wat's large peaks (and spires) are based on _______________.

Mt. Meru

Which of the following work includes the strongest expression of hierarchical proportion/hieratic scale among the works we discussed?

Seated Buddha preaching first sermon.

Which figure is shown trampling the dwarf of ignorance?

Shiva.

What does Lion capital of column erected by Ashoka reference _________?

The four directions of Ashoka's conquest and the wheel of dharma.

Seated Buddha preaching first sermon portrays Buddha _______.

as a meditative figure in recognizable human form.

Ashoka was a leader who __________________.

used Buddhism to unite his empire.