Practice Grappling With The Unfamiliar (4.11.1) - THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS (c. 600 BE - 600 CE)

Practice: Grappling with the unfamiliar

Lesson 4.11.1THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS (c. 600 BE - 600 CE)

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Question 1.
What is cultural shock?
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Think about your own experiences with new cultures.
Question 2.
Why did scholars compare Indian sculptures with Greek art?
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Recall the significance of Greek art in the west.
3Question 3.
Why did many European scholars view Indian sculptures as grotesque?
- They appreciated the intricate details
- They found the imagery unfamiliar and strange
- They considered them superior to Greek art
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Think about their cultural background.
4Question 4.
True or False: European scholars formed a correct understanding of Indian sculptures based solely on their Greek frame of reference.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the notion of perspective.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of cultural shock on art appreciation. How can understanding it as a concept influence modern art critics?
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Think about how art can represent various facets of culture.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the comparative analysis between Indian and Greek art may impact art education. What steps could be taken to provide a balanced understanding?
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Consider the importance of inclusivity in art education.

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