Anor Watts: Art and Epics

The video explores the intricate carvings on the walls of Anor Watts, highlighting their artistic mastery and historical significance. It covers various reliefs, including the Battle of Kuru Shatra, Sur of ARA II's royal procession, the Churning of the Sea of Milk, and the battle of gods and demons. These carvings, executed by skilled artisans, depict scenes from Indian history and Hindu mythology, showcasing the remarkable perspective and detail achieved by early artists.

What material are the carvings on the walls of Anor Watts made from?

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Granite

• Limestone

What is the significance of the carvings in the outer gallery of Anor Watts?

• They are the longest continuous bar relief in the world.

• They are made of gold.

• They depict the life of Buddha.

• They are the oldest carvings in the world.

Which epic is depicted in the north gallery of Anor Watts?

• Ramayana

• Odyssey

• Iliad

• Mahabharata

Who is featured in the royal procession in the southern gallery?

• King Ashoka

• Sur of ARA II

• Emperor Akbar

• Chandragupta Maurya

What color surrounded the famous portrait of Sur of ARA II?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

What is depicted in the Churning of the Sea of Milk relief?

• The search for eternal life

• The birth of Vishnu

• The creation of the universe

• The defeat of demons

Which gods are involved in the Churning of the Sea of Milk?

• Norse gods

• Hindu gods

• Roman gods

• Greek gods

What is the main theme of the battle scene in the northern gallery?

• The rise of a new king

• The victory of good over evil

• The creation of the world

• The fall of a dynasty

Who leads the human warriors in the battle of gods and demons?

• Shiva

• Indra

• Brahma

• Vishnu

What does the battle scene in the northern gallery celebrate?

• The reign of Sur ARA II as an avatar of Vishnu

• The discovery of a new land

• The end of a war

• The birth of a new religion