The document discusses different art forms of Tibet and Pakistan. In Tibet, it describes Thangka paintings which are Buddhist paintings on cloth that depict deities, scenes or mandalas in a symmetrical composition and were used as teaching tools. It also describes Mandala which are spiritual symbols representing the universe used for meditation. In Pakistan, it discusses weaving including different types of rugs as well as pottery from the Kumhar tribe. It also describes Truck Art, a popular folk art form in Pakistan featuring colorful paintings on trucks with religious symbols, texts and giant portraits.
The document discusses different art forms of Tibet and Pakistan. In Tibet, it describes Thangka paintings which are Buddhist paintings on cloth that depict deities, scenes or mandalas in a symmetrical composition and were used as teaching tools. It also describes Mandala which are spiritual symbols representing the universe used for meditation. In Pakistan, it discusses weaving including different types of rugs as well as pottery from the Kumhar tribe. It also describes Truck Art, a popular folk art form in Pakistan featuring colorful paintings on trucks with religious symbols, texts and giant portraits.
The document discusses different art forms of Tibet and Pakistan. In Tibet, it describes Thangka paintings which are Buddhist paintings on cloth that depict deities, scenes or mandalas in a symmetrical composition and were used as teaching tools. It also describes Mandala which are spiritual symbols representing the universe used for meditation. In Pakistan, it discusses weaving including different types of rugs as well as pottery from the Kumhar tribe. It also describes Truck Art, a popular folk art form in Pakistan featuring colorful paintings on trucks with religious symbols, texts and giant portraits.
The document discusses different art forms of Tibet and Pakistan. In Tibet, it describes Thangka paintings which are Buddhist paintings on cloth that depict deities, scenes or mandalas in a symmetrical composition and were used as teaching tools. It also describes Mandala which are spiritual symbols representing the universe used for meditation. In Pakistan, it discusses weaving including different types of rugs as well as pottery from the Kumhar tribe. It also describes Truck Art, a popular folk art form in Pakistan featuring colorful paintings on trucks with religious symbols, texts and giant portraits.
cotton or silk applique. - Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Thangka
- It shows a central surrounded by
other identified figures in a symmetrical composition. Thangka - Use as teaching tools when depicting life of Buddha. - Retelling myths associated with other deities Thangka
- Describing historical events
concerning important lamas. Mandala Mandala
- A spiritual and ritual symbol in
Indian religions representing the universe. Mandala - May used for focusing attention of practitioners and adapts as a spiritual guidance tool. - An aid to meditation and trance induction. Mandala - Mandalas have been developed into sand paintings. - Believed to effect purification and healing. Arts of Pakistan Weaving - Pakistan is among the world’s largest producer and exporter of hand-knotted Oriental carpets. Weaving - Pakistan Oriental rugs were hand dyed and hand knotted on wooden looms. Types of Pakistan Rugs 1. Pak Persian - Persian inspired curvilinear or floral designs. 2. Bokhara - woven in many colors. Types of Pakistan Rugs 3. Jaldar - employ diamond-shaped gul motif. 4. Pak Gabbeh - have a modern contemporary designs. Types of Pakistan Rugs 5. Chobi- exhibit floral patterns 4. Caucasian - use traditional geometric designs. 5. Shai - derived from traditional shawl design of old Persia Pottery - Traditional art and source of living of the Pakistan tribe, Kumhar. - This art is transferred from parents to their offspring. Pottery-ware
- Used for different purposes like goblets,
water jars, vases, etc. Truck Art - It is a popular form of indigeneous art. - From colorful floral patterns, depiction of human heroes with creative aspect ratios, calligraphy of poetic verses and drivers words of wisdom. Truck Art
- It is also called moving art or jingle art.
Three parts of Truck Art 1. Front side - reserved for religious symbols and texts and culture of the local area. 2. Sides - used for marketing purposes. 3. Back - giant sized paintings of personalities. Front Side Back