509 Global - South Asian Art and Architecture
Collection by Jean Thobaben
Each of my "Global" boards is meant to be a STARTING POINT to explore a cultural group. The Indian subcontinent forms an inverted triangle extending from the snow-bound Himalayan ranges of Asia toward the equator. Known also as South Asia, the area includes the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan; artistically, the Tibetan highlands also form part of the region. (MET)
Ten Major Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism (Infographic)
An amazing infographic showing ten major gods and goddesses of Hinduism their relationships to each other and their symbolism...
ELI5: Hinduism Infographic
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[Nature morte au bougeoir (The Candlestick), Edouard Vuillard, circa 1900. Oil on millboard. National Galleries Scotland. Larger view here.] This post is a sort of test run for a new blog I might start next year. The idea is to scout textiles based on the richly patterned fabrics, rugs, and wall coverings seen in Vuillard's work. Sometimes I might do deep dive research into a particular painting and attempt to find doppelgänger textiles. But I'd also likely share picks just loosely related…
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It is so interesting to know the fact that when people want to study the Indian culture, start with the stories and legend behind the festivals. India, being
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collective-history: “ A dagger from the Mughal Empire with hilt in jade, gold, rubies and emeralds. Blade of Damascene steel inlaid with gold. Louvre Museum ”
Centuries Past
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Sculptures of Khajuraho...Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh, India - HitFull.com
"Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. " Pratihara Dynasty 10th Century AD. Ajmer Museum. Rajasthan. India.
Parvati Ganesh Murugan Bronze Statues, Parvati Sons Ganesh Murugan
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Four-Armed Durga Seated on Her Lion Vehicle | India (probably Uttar Pradesh) | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Narrow Lane, DK-G Area | Harappa
Oxcarts could not reach many of the urban neighborhoods. Pack animals and pedestrians could have used this narrow lane.
Petroglyphs in the Diamer-Basha Dam Area
Harappan seals, 2.500 BC, Indus Valley Civilization, present-day Pakistan.
Ancient to Medieval (And Slightly Later) History
Artifacts, Castles, Coins, Ruins & Megaliths - An all-original, photo-rich Tumblr
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