The document explores various periods in South, Central, and West Asian arts, detailing significant Indian art forms from ancient to classical periods, including the Ajanta Caves, the Taj Mahal, and the festival of Diwali. It also covers architectural styles in Pakistan, the cultural contributions of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing textile arts and decorative crafts. Overall, it highlights the rich heritage and diversity of art across these regions.

1. SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST
ASIAN ARTS

2. Lesson 1:
PERIODS OF
INDIAN ART

3. ANCIENT PERIOD (3900 BCE - 1200 CE)
AJANTA CAVES OF MAHARASHTRA

4. The Ajanta Caves of Maharashtra,
India are 30 rock-cut cave
monuments that date back from the
2nd century BCE to the 600 CE,
including paintings and sculptures
considered to be masterpieces of
Buddhist religious art, as well as
frescos that are reminiscent of the
Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka.
AJANTA CAVES OF MAHARASHTRA

5. Classical Period ( 5th to 6th Centuries)
SHIVA (The Destroyer)

6. A four-armed figure, where one hand
holds the fire with which he destroys,
another holds a drum, which is the
first sound heard in the world during
creation, then the third arm points up
in a reassuring gesture, and a fourth
arm points down to the dwarf in
which he dances to.
SHIVA (The Destroyer)

7. This was the period of evolution from Vedism into
Hinduism or Brahmanism.
The two great Indian epics emerged in this
period:
1.MAHABHARATA
2.RAMAYANA

8. Taj Majal

9. Taj Majal
Taj Majal was built in 1632 by
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife,
Mumtaz Mahal, who died during
childbirth.

10. Diwali

11. Diwali
Celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in
October or November. It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3-
day or 5-day holiday depending on where you come from.

12. Diwali
It is a very exciting and colorful holiday, where homes are
cleaned to welcome the New Year and windows are
opened so that the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi,
can enter.
Hindus believed that she cannot enter a house which is
not lit up, so every household burns special Diwali clay
lamps (Diyas) to light the way for the goddess, which is
why the holiday is also known as the 'Festival of Lights'.

13. Lesson 2:
RANGOLI

14. One of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India.
Comprised of two words: 'rang' meaning 'color’ and 'aavalli'
meaning 'colored creepers' or ‘row of colors’.
The art of making designs or patterns on the walls or the floor of
the house, uses finely ground white powder along with different
colors.
RANGOLI

15. Lesson 3:
PAKISTAN

16. Pakistan Architecture is divided into 4 recognized
periods:
1. Pre-Islamic
2. Islamic
3. Colonial
4. Post-Colonial
PAKISTAN

17. MOHENJO DARO
 "Mound of the Dead" is an ancient
Indus Valley Civilization city that
flourished between 2600 and 1900
BCE.
 Located on the bank of Indus River in
the southern province of Sindh,
Mohenjo Daro was built around 2400
BC. It was destroyed at least seven
times by the floods and rebuilt on the
top of ruins each time.

18. KOT DIJI
 The Kot Diji Fort was built by
Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur,
between 1785 and 1795. The
site sits on a hill at the
southern end of the Rohri Hills
and sits above a prehistoric
mound of the same name,
where remains of a pre-
Harappan civilization have
been found.

19. TRUCK ART OF PAKISTAN

20. TRUCK ART OF PAKISTAN
Brightly colored flamboyant
trucks, painted with images
of idealized landscapes,
famous personalities,
flowers, and trees, etc.

21. Lesson 4:
UZBEKISTAN, KAZAKHSTAN,
and TAJIKISTAN

22. Known for making printed cloth. Printed table-cloths,
curtains, bed-spreads, shawls and various coverlets
were utilitarian and served as a daily-round ornament
as well.
UZBEKISTAN

23. In ancient times, nomads used to draw on rocks
and, today, these petroglyphs can be found
throughout Kazakhstan.
KAZAKHSTAN

24. Tajiks have been making
fabrics, utensils, musical
instruments, carpets,
furniture, jewelry, and many
other things for many
centuries. The art of
decorative carving is very
important for local residents.
TAJIKISTAN

25. Lesson 5:
TURKMENISTAN
and
KYRGYZSTAN

26. The most unique and beautiful carpets in the world are
produced by Turkmenistan. These vary in shape and
purpose. carpet weaving is an ancient art, in each tribe
developed its own distinctive pattern.
Turkmen carpets have been traditionally woven out of
wool, cotton, and silk by women using horizontal looms.
the method of weaving has been modernized, but the
beauty and quality of the fabrics remain.
TURKMENISTAN

27. TURKMENISTAN CARPETS

28.  Turkmenistan is also the source of Keteni, a homespun silk that
is used for the beautiful dresses worn by Turkmen women on
special occasions. the embroidery uses different patterns that
are as unique as a family seal.
TURKMENISTAN

29. Kyrgyz women produce a wide range of textiles,
mostly from the felt of their sheep. Shirdaks is a
hand-made carpets or rugs.
KYRGYZSTAN

30. • Large elaborately embroidered wall hangings called
Tush Kyiz are traditionally made in Kyrgyzstan and
Kazakhstan, by elder women to commemorate the
marriage of a son or daughter.
KYRGYZSTAN

31. Lesson 6:
ARTS AND CRAFTS OF
WEST ASIA

32.  West Asia is rich in cultural heritage. This is clearly evident in the
variety and quality of regional arts and crafts.
 typical artistic forms from the region include:
WEST ASIA (Arts and Crafts)
Embroidery
Ceramics
Wood carving
Hammered metal work
Calligraphy
Inlaid wood designs
Blown glass works

33.  Although these are some of the most acclaimed art forms
contributed by the West Asia, their aesthetic can be seen in
almost any product from the region even including such things
as handmade soap from Syria or Lebanon.
WEST ASIA (Arts and Crafts)

34. Answer the following questions:
1. The art of making designs or patterns on the walls or floors of
houses.
2. Hindu goddess of wealth.
3. A four-armed dancing Hindu-goddess.
4. India’s Festival of Lights.
5. Clay Lamp to light the way of the goddess of wealth.
Keteni Rangoli Lakshmi
Shirdak Tush Kyiz Diyas
Diwali Shiva Petroglyphs

35. Answer the following questions:
1. The art of making designs or patterns on the walls or floors of
houses.
2. Hindu goddess of wealth.
3. A four-armed dancing Hindu-goddess.
4. India’s Festival of Lights.
5. Clay Lamp to light the way of the goddess of wealth.
Ktenie Rnaogli Lkshaim
Sihdrak Tsuh Kizy Dyisa
Dwiail Sviha Pterolgpyhs