Practice Sculpture - 4. THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS (c. 600 BE - 600 CE)
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Question 1 Easy

What is the Vessantara Jataka?

💡 Hint: Think about Buddhist literature.

Question 2 Easy

What does a stupa signify?

💡 Hint: Consider its purpose in Buddhism.

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Question 1

What does the empty seat in sculpture symbolize?

Buddha's presence
Buddha's death
Buddha's teachings

💡 Hint: Think about what the seat represents in Buddhist tradition.

Question 2

True or False: The shalabhanjika is a motif representing a prince in Buddhist art.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of the motif.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explore how the interplay of local and Buddhist cultures is reflected in the artist's techniques used in Sanchi sculptures.

💡 Hint: Identify specific examples of symbols and their origins.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the emotional impact of animal representations in Buddhist sculptures compared to their representations in another culture.

💡 Hint: Focus on specific animal symbols and their characteristics.

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