Art of the Post-Classical Era

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  1. 3. This philosophy focuses on nature, and a lot of art it inspired also focuses on nature. This philosophy teaches about the idea of not interfering.
  2. 4. Last of the West African empires, they had a diverse variety of art including sculpture, dance,and jewelry.
  3. 6. They have the 8-fold path,they also have a lot of art portraying the creator of their religion.
  4. 7. This dynasty focused their art mostly on pottery. Buddhist art was also prevalent in their society.
  5. 11. Had a passion for architecture, loved his wife, ruler of Mughal Empire.
  6. 12. Believes in balance and leading through good examples. Art of the Tang Dynasty was often based around this philosophy.
  7. 13. An empire that existed from the 16th century through the 18th century. They had a skilled leader named Akbar.One of their contributed a huge piece of architecture.
  8. 14. A group of city states in Africa, one main city of theirs had a beautiful style of dyed cloth.
  9. 15. They have multiple gods, they believe in the caste system, and they use art to worship.
  10. 17. Second West African Empire, specialized in sculpture
  11. 18. This dynasty had similar art to the Yuan Dynasty. Although it later cut off contact with the world, the ceramics they created were sought after by other areas.
  12. 19. This philosophy is strict and believes in harsh punishment. It does not focus on art.
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  1. 1. First empire in West African Post-Classical Era,incorporated gold and Islamic influences in their art
  2. 2. This dynasty took place after the Sui Dynasty and made new artistic inventions such as wood printing.
  3. 5. These pieces art are now a point of controversy. They originated in the Kingdom of Benin. They are housed in the British Museum.
  4. 8. Another group of city states in West Africa. They created art using ivory.
  5. 9. A belief that nature contains a soul. This belief was traditional in the West African empires. People who believe in this, often participate in traditions to connect with their deities. Believers have created sculptures and memorials for ancestors, because ancestors were very significant.
  6. 10. This building is a symbol of love, Shah Jahan created this building, it is made of white marble, climate issues have begun to affect it.
  7. 14. This was the first in many dynasties in China. Rulers in this dynasty used art as a form of unification.
  8. 16. He was the greatest of the Mughal leaders. He reigned from 1556-1605. During his time in power, he incorporated many cultures into his art.