Assignment: Discussion 6: #3 - Shiva Nataraja

ART100 #65264 Online (Spring 2019)
2019-01-28T20:22:02Z

Due: May 29, 2019 by 11:59pm

One of the things that is important about Asian art is the often complex system of symbols and their meanings. Read Shiva "Nataraja" (India) in Module 6, then do a Discussion posting with a general statement about this image and some specific details. Don't forget to include the question numbers in your post.

1. Describe who/what this (Shiva Nataraja) image represents.

2. Then, discuss at least four symbols (remember iconography?) in this sculpture along with their meaning.

3. Finally, thoroughly discuss how this type of image is typically used in Hindu worship.

You do NOT need to reply to any of your classmates.

10 points max.

Note: You'll get the best score on this Discussion by following directions; clearly, thoroughly, and accurately answering each question; using your own words in your answers; using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

CHECK THE SYLLABUS FOR YOUR FINAL QUIZ (MODULE 6) DUE DATE!

One of the things that is important about Asian art is the often complex system of symbols and their meanings. Read Shiva "Nataraja" (India) in Module 6, then do a Discussion posting with a general statement about this image and some specific details. Don't forget to include the question numbers in your post.

1. Describe who/what this (Shiva Nataraja) image represents.

2. Then, discuss at least four symbols (remember iconography?) in this sculpture along with their meaning.

3. Finally, thoroughly discuss how this type of image is typically used in Hindu worship.

You do NOT need to reply to any of your classmates.

10 points max.

Note: You'll get the best score on this Discussion by following directions; clearly, thoroughly, and accurately answering each question; using your own words in your answers; using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

CHECK THE SYLLABUS FOR YOUR FINAL QUIZ (MODULE 6) DUE DATE!