Buddhist - PowerPoint Presentation

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Buddhist

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Theme

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S: Siddhartha Gautama – the founder of BuddhismA: Alankara – ornamentationM: Mandala – the map of the cosmos upon which much Buddhist symbolism is basedS: Stupa – the religious holy site in Buddhism Slide3
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Life and Death of the Buddha

from Gandhara, Pakistan2nd century C.E.schist

2 ft. 2 3/8 in. highQueen Maya gives birth to Prince SiddharthaSlide5

Life and Death of the Buddha

from Gandhara, Pakistan2nd century C.E.schist

2 ft. 2 3/8 in. highEnlightenment at Badh GayaSlide6

Life and Death of the Buddha

from Gandhara, Pakistan2nd century C.E.schist

2 ft. 2 3/8 in. highpreaching first sermon at SarnathSlide7

Life and Death of the Buddha

from Gandhara, Pakistan2nd century C.E.schist

2 ft. 2 3/8 in. highdeath at KushinagaraSlide8
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Seated Buddha

from Mathura, India2nd century C.E.red sandstone

27 1/2 in. highushnishamudrachakra

prana

elongated ears

halo of enlightenment

urnaSlide10
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Seated Buddha preaching first sermon

from Sarnath, India5th century C.E.sandstoneSlide13
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1. The soles of his feet are flat or "level" (as is most often written), signifying a firm foundation.

2. The soles of his feet also have wheel marks, which symbolizes his great assembly.3. His heels project, and4. he has long fingers and toes, both of which signify long life.

5. He has soft skin, and6. his hands and feet art "net-like," both of which signify his union with all beings.7. His ankles are raised, and this symbolizes his continued reach and ascension.8. He has strong leg muscles, described as like an antelope's, which signifies his quick attainment of enlightenment.9. Standing upright, he can touch his knees without bending forward, which signifies wealth.10. He conceals his sexual organs with a sheath, signifying many sons.11. His complexion shines like gold, symbolizing the finest garments.12. His skin is rarely affected or soiled by dust, signifying a man of great wisdom.13. His body hair is made up of lone hairs, one to each pore, which signifies that he is well-respected.

14. His body

hair

also curls upward and to the right, which signifies his greatness.

15. He stands upright, godlike; this signifies a long life.

16. There are seven convex surfaces on his body: four behind his limbs, two behind his shoulders and one on his back, which signifies

eating

of superior food.

17. His torso is like a lion's, and

18. he has no hollow between his shoulders, both of which signify little loss being suffered.

19. The distance from hand-to-hand and head-to-toe is equal, which symbolizes his greatness.

20. He has a well-proportioned neck and shoulders, which signifies little loss.Slide16

21. He has exceptionally sensitive

taste buds, which signifies excellent health..22. His jaw is like a lion's, which signifies his greatness in the fact that he cannot be overcome.

23. He has 40 teeth, more than the average human's 32, which signifies the strength and unity of his followers.24. His teeth are evenly spaced, which signifies an even purity among his followers.25. His has no gaps between his teeth, which signifies the strength and unity of his followers.26. His teeth are very white, which signifies an even purity among his followers.27. He has a large, "canine" tongue, and28. has a godlike voice, both of which signify that his teachings are heeded.29. He has deep blue eyes, which refers to his attractiveness.30. He has long eyelashes, "like a cow," which refers to his attractiveness.31. His between-eyebrow hair

is soft white, which signifies that others hold him in high regard with the utmost respect.

32. His head resembles a turban - as a ruler's turban - which signifies his many followers.Slide17
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Noh Sang

KyoonFor the Worshippers

2007Slide19
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Lion capital from column erected by

Emperor Ashokafrom Sarnath, India272-231 B.C.E.

polished sandstone8 feet highSlide21
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Great Stupa

Sanchi, India

third century B.C.E. to first century C.E.Slide24

Great Stupa

Sanchi, Indiathird century B.C.E. to first century C.E.Slide25

Great Stupa

Sanchi, Indiafirst century B.C.E. to first century C.E.Slide26

Great Stupa

Sanchi, Indiafirst century B.C.E. to first century C.E.Slide27

Identify the culture that produced this work.

In what kind of setting was such a work originally placed? What was its likely purpose?Slide28

Identify the work shown.

Analyze how formal and symbolic elements are used in the work to communicate its meaning.