ARTS 8 - ARTS OF TIBET

Dominant religion in Tibet

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Catholic

• Islam

Countries which influenced Tibet architecture

• China & India

• China & Pakistan

• Pakistan & India

• India and Israel

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Tibetan architecture?

• built on elevated

• sunny sites facing the sun

• build round roofs to conserve heat

• often made of mixture of rocks, wood, and cement

What Tibetan architecture is shown in the picture?

• Potala Palace

• Yangon

• The Wall of China

• Kyoto Imperial Palace

The outer part of Potala palace (white palace)

• House of the Monks

• Recreational activities

• Religious Rituals

• Administrative quarters

The inner part of Potala palace (red palace)

• House of the Monks

• Recreational activities

• Religious Rituals

• Administrative quarters

What is Thangka?

• Tibetan Buddhist Painting

• Tibetan Buddhist Sculpture

• Tibetan Buddhist Textile

• Tibetan Buddhist Architecture

Which of the following is a function of Thangka?

• serves as teaching tool for arts

• serves as teaching tool for music

• serves as teaching tool when depicting

  the life of Buddha

• serves as teaching tool for children

Which of the following is NOT a use of Mandala?

• focusing attention

• meditation

• healing

• casting bad spirits

What type of Mandala is believed to affect purification and healing?

• Sand

• Floral

• Stone

• Oil