#Royal Dyansties

[otakuo15]

I drew a Korean Queen from the Joseon dynasty. She is wearing a Jangsam, a type of Hanbok worn by Royal women from the Early Joseon Dyansty. I hope you guys like it.

[tillzzy]

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Hinduism - Art (LO1)

in Hinduism, there are four goals of life on earth - aim for dharma (righteous of living), artha (wealth aquired through the pursuit of profession), kama (human and sexual love) and moksha (spiritual salvation)

these holistic views are reflected in Hindu art

Hindu art encompasses a wide range of artistic traditions that spans for thousands of years

Hindu Temples

architecture and sculptures are linked to India

inside are beautiful, intricate decorations, sculptures and lighting

temples tend to be devoted to only one Hindu god or goddess

worshippers take off their shoes before entering and then ring a bell at the shrine to awaken the deity. They sing, chant and prayer and sometimes present offerings such as fruit, milk or money

symmetry driven structures with variations on square grids

the temples are built around the belief that everything is connected

typically in temples there are statues that display the four principles of life (artha, kama, dharma, moksha)

temples are designed to encourage reflection and facilitate the purification of ones mind

Ancient Period (up to the 6th Century)

earliest Hindu art can be found in the remains of the Indus Valley Civilisation in the Northern region of India - including seals depicting deities and symbols that are associated with early Hinduism

the Maurya and Gupta empires also had significant artistic development including sculpture and architecture

Medieval Period (7th - 18th century)

Hindu art flourished in various kingdoms and empires, each contributing to its unique style

the Chola dynasty in South India created bronze sculptures of Hindu deities

the Hoysala and Vijayanagara empires created temple complexes and sculptures with mythological beings and divine manifestations

The Hoysala empire (10-14th century) ruled India from 1006 - 1346 CE in South India (modern day Karnataka, India)

They were known for their temple architecture and intricate sculptures, with many inscriptions found in these temples providing valuable historical and cultural insights to the dyansties achievements

The Hoysala Empire declined due to internal conflict

Thee Vjayanagara Empire (14th-16th century) rose in the decline of the Hoysala kingdom

They were known for their political and military power

their architecture is characterised by temple complexes, royal enclosures and water management systems

they were the centre of art, culture and religion

the empire declined in the late 16th century

Both empires left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture and culture

Modern Period (19th Century onwards)

western influences and colonial rule led to significant changes in Hindu art

influenced the decline of traditional artistic practices and emerging of new European styles

The Bengal School of Art led the new movement, reviving traditional Indian art forms and techniques, inspired by classical Hindu texts and mythology

Key Characteristics

Polytheism

reflects the belief in a pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with their own attributes, roles and symbolism

the gods and goddesses are viewed as embodiments of the Divine Brahman

Iconography

deities often depicted with specific attributes (weapons, vehicles etc.) and symbols (lotus, conch shells etc.) that represent their attributes

Narratives

Hindu art often depicts narratives and stories from texts

serves as visual for religious teachings

Sacred Architecture

has very distinct architectural features

sacred space for worship and meditation with intricate sculptures, carvings and decoration

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Authors: Vidya Dehejia (2024). Hinduism and Hindu Art | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. [online] The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. Available at: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/hind/hd_hind.htm [Accessed 6 Feb. 2024].

Bbc.co.uk. (2024). Hindu worship in the temple - Practices - Eduqas - GCSE Religious Studies Revision - Eduqas - BBC Bitesize. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zjmqmsg/revision/3 [Accessed 6 Feb. 2024].

Chola dynasty | Rulers & Time Period | Britannica. (2024). In: Encyclopædia Britannica. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chola-dynasty [Accessed 6 Feb. 2024].

Hoysala dynasty | Karnataka, South India, Temples | Britannica. (2024). In: Encyclopædia Britannica. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hoysala-dynasty [Accessed 6 Feb. 2024].

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[tiny-librarian]

A significant and rare Henry VIII carved oak mount, 1533-6, of Anne Boleyn's (c.1501-36) royal badge, possibly by Richard Rydge.

Covered now in an off-black paint, with traces of a lighter pinkish bole below, and scattered areas of red pigment, and gilding, and modelled as a falcon wearing a closed imperial crown, its fore-wing furled over at the top, its rear wing aloft, and holding a sceptre formed as a pair of opposing balusters topped by a gadrooned ball knop, the falcon standing on a tapering stump or woodstock, pounced and with dentil-like protrusions, and issuing a spray of three rows of four flowers, on four curving stalks, 19.5cm wide x 3.5cm deep x 20.5cm high, (7 1/2in wide x 1in deep x 8in high)

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[pearlsnorlax]

It really bothers me how GRRM decided to make a theme of the "Targaryen madness" in his story because the more i read about Targaryen history the more i see they were just a, a royal family? With regular royal family dramas and crisis and fucks ups? (And yeah well dragons and stuff) but i mean no different from any other great dyansty. And really, MADNESS is a big word given that only like two of them could be labelled trully "mad". Yeah some of them have issues but "Targaryen madness" makes you think that schizophrenia ran in the family or sm

[otakuo15]

I drew a Mongol Queen from the Goryeo Dyansty. She is wearing a Daesoosam, a type of Hanbok worn by Royal women from the Mid to late Goryeo. I hope you guys like it.

[otakuo15]

I drew a Korean Queen from the Goryeo Dynasty. She is wearing a Daesoosam, a type of Hanbok worn By Woman from the Royal family from the mid Goryeo to Late Goryeo Dyansty. I hope you guys like it.

[otakuo15]

I drew a Korean Princess from the Unified Silla Dynasty. I’m not sure the name of the Hanbok she wearing, but it looks like a mix between a Dangpung Yugun and Ungyeon, which were worn by Royal women in the Unified Silla and Balhae Dyansty to the early Goryeo Dyansty. I hope you guys like it.