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Asian Art Traditions

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apsaras
noun
a supernatural female being, mistress of a soul in paradise
axis mundi
noun
cosmic center of the universe, where upper and lower levels of heaven and earth connect
bodhisattva
noun
one who attains Enlightenment but postpones Nirvana in order to help others to attain Enlightenment
bracketing
noun
framework for supporting a cove, cornice, plaster ceiling ornament
calligraphy
noun
lines resembling letter forms and characterized by qualities usually associated with cursive writing
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chaitya
noun
a Buddhist shrine in India
chakra
noun
points of spiritual power located along the body
chauri
noun
fly whisk help by an attendant for royalty or a deity
daoism
noun
philosophical system advocating a simple life and noninterference with the course of natural events
glaze
verb (used with
to cover with a thin layer of transparent color
haniwa
noun
terracotta models of people, animals, and houses from the Yayoi period of Japanese culture
inlay
verb (used with
layers of fine materials set in the surface of an object
kalasha
noun
metal pot with a large base and small mouth used in Hindu rites
kami
noun
a divine being or spiritual force in Shinto
kirttimukha
noun
decoration of a monster face at the entrance of a Hindu temple meant to ward off evil
kofun
noun
megalithic tombs in Japan dating from the Kofun period
kui
noun
language and culture of the Dravidian people living in southeastern India
lacquer
noun
resinous varnish used to produce a highly polished, lustrous surface on wood
lotus
noun
aquatic plant with a solitary, many-petaled flower projecting above the water
mandala
noun
representation of the cosmos characterized by concentric geometric shapes, centered on a deity
mausoleum
noun
a stately and magnificent tomb
mihrab
noun
niche or decorative panel designating the kiblah in a mosque
mudra
noun
series of arm and hand positions expressing an attitude or action of the deity
mural
noun
large picture painted or affixed directly on a wall or ceiling
nagara style
noun
beehive-shaped tower made layers of architectural elements part of traditional Hindu temple architecture
pagoda
noun
sacred pyramid like tower and typically having upward-curving roofs over the individual stories
piece mold
noun
bronze casting technique using three or more elements to create a shape typical of ancient China
rammed earth
noun
compacted sand, loam and clay used as a building material
rath
noun
chariot
relic
noun
an object having interest by reason of its age or its association with the past
seal
noun
embossed emblem used as evidence of authenticity, such as the mark of a stamp, medallion or ring
steatite
noun
variety of talc stone with a greasy feel, used for hearths, washtubs, tabletops, carved ornaments
stupa
noun
monumental pile of earth in memory of Buddha marking a sacred spot
stylize
verb
to conform to a particular representational treatment in art
taotie
noun
monster mask commonly found on ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessels and implements
toranas
noun
gateway in Hindu and Buddhist temples having two or three lintels between two posts
yaksha
noun
benevolent nature spirits, the custodians of treasures hidden in the earth and the roots of trees

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