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Week 3 Short Writing Assignment

Week 3 Short Writing Assignment

Q The purpose of the Short Answer Assignments is to make you think about the art concepts you have learned in this course, critically analyze the concepts and articulate your thoughts demonstrating your understanding of the concepts. Instructions: Watch the videos about Beliefs Made Visible: Hindu Art in South Asia and Buddhist Art in South Asia. Then write a 1-page paper where you reflect on the following question: To what extent do you think Hinduism and Buddhism have influenced the art of Asia? Give artistic/architectural examples. Format: • Your answers are to be written in academic essay format. • Use artistic examples NOT included in the textbook or lecture notes. • Do not just give your opinion on something, you must support your views with examples and demonstrate that you understand the material and can think creatively for yourself about the concepts discussed in this course. • Include a title page including students name, faculty name, and the question. • Papers must be double-spaced. • Spell and grammar check your paper before submitting. • Properly cite your references using APA • Include a reference list. If using websites, be sure that they are academically credible. • Do NOT write in the first person. • Plagiarism is automatic failure of the entire course. Submit your paper in a Word document with the following file name: YourLastName_ShortAnswerAssignment1 Consult the course syllabus for grading criteria for this assignment. Grading Value: 20 Due Date & Time: Sunday by midnight

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Art is believed to be the expression of the creative skill developed by the human beings and they mostly appear in the forms of paintings or sculptures. Such works of art are mainly appreciated from its beauty, aesthetic appeal, emotional strength and also cultural connections. Art of many areas have been noted to have characteristics from the traditional local cultures or beliefs. It is due to this reason that the art of South East Asia is found to have reflections of Hinduism and Buddhism. A deep influence of Hinduism and Buddhism can be traced in art of South East Asia through the analysis of their sculptures, paintings and architectures.