1.
Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from
the selection listed above.
The two videos I selected were the Buddhism and Hinduism videos.
I chose these videos because I had very little knowledge with both of these
types of religious and cultural background of the people who believed in these
concepts. I especially didn’t know what they believed to be considered art and
was curious to learn a bit more.
2.
For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Hindus believe in reincarnation, and can worship literally
anywhere. Also that there are a great number of gods and goddesses they
worship. They believe it is these gods that give them great deals of art, such
as architecture. I also found it interesting that a Hindu literally cannot
touch a dead body, as this ruins their belief.
For the Buddhism video, I found the art that was inscribed into
pillars and cathedrals were a means of spiritual release. They depicted these
symbols of art as what the gods believed should be expected of them. Buddhism
split into two or the little and big boats which hurt this particular religion
however. This particular video even
points out these extensive carvings on all of their ancient pillars, signifying
its importance.
3.
How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
Both videos showed a significant connection to the text because
of the architecture of Vananessi as well as the architecture shown in the
pillars carved hundreds of years ago within the Buddhist pillars. Back in
ancient times, architecture was considered to be a type of art, and explained
through symbols and designs the importance of their religion. Certain architecture
that still stands such as the Buddhist archway still holds a significant value
to their religion today.
4.
What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to
understanding of the readings and art concepts?
I found the Buddhist film to be of more interest to me, simply
due to the incredible amount of effort that apparently went into creating their
holy pillars. These pillars still hold so much significance to their religion
for so long, it’s amazing to see this type of artwork still so highly regarded.
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