I chose the videos
“Buddhism” and “Chinese Art: Treasures of the National Palace Museum”. I
selected these videos because I am interested in learning more the development
of art in Asia, in particular in China, as well as the impact of Buddhism in
art. I am also interested in learning more about Chinese art, since I was born
in China.
The video “Buddhism”
discusses how the religion has spread all over Asia and around the world from
India, and how it has influenced architecture of many famous buildings.
Buddhism has been prominent in creating new buildings in different parts of the
world such as monasteries and shrines.
The video “Chinese Art:
Treasures of the National Palace Museum” is about the long history of Chinese
art. The video shows many arts from the National Palace Museum that come from
different periods in China. The video provides detailed information on art in
different periods in China’s history including the origins and inspiration for
the art.
The videos are related to
the readings because they show different art and architecture from around the
world that has been influenced by Buddhism. As mentioned in the textbook, the
images of Buddha were used in art. In addition, the textbook also provides information
on Chinese Art, in particular during the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming
dynasties.
The videos add more
information on how religions such as Buddhism has influenced art and
architecture around the world. In addition, the videos provide examples of
which buildings were influenced by Buddhism. Also, the videos on Chinese Art
shows various works of art that are primarily shown in the National Palace
Museum.
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