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Welcome to Our presentation
India and Chinese
Civilizations ______
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Outline: Civilizations of India and China
India Civilization The Indus Valley Civilization The Aryans Buddha The Emperor Asoka Hindu and Buddhist Art the Gupta Empire and
Its Aftermath Gupta Literature and Science The Collapse of Gupta Rule
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Civilization in China The Chou Dynasty Confucianism and Taoism The Unification of ChinaThe Ch’in, Han, and Tang Dynasties The Arts in Classical China
Outline: Civilizations of India and China
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Timeline: Indian and China Civilization 3000-1700 BC – Sites occupied at Harappa and
Mohenjo-Daro 1700-500 – (India) First evidence of The Sanskrit
language 1600-1100 – (China) Shang Dynasty – System of
writing based on picture signs 1000 B.C. – The Vedas committed to writing.
Upanishads develop. 563 – 483 B.C. – Life of Siddhartha Gautama, who
becomes known as the Buddha 570 B.C. – Lao – Tzu (Taoism)
551 – 479 B.C – Life of Confucius (Confucianism) 403-221 B.C Period of the warring states
326 B.C. – Invasion of Alexander the Great3rd Century B.C – Tao TI Ching Written
261 B.C – Emperor Asoka unifies India, making Buddhism the official state religion
221-210 B.C – Ch’in Dynasty
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Indian Civilization
The Indus River Valley Civilization– Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro– Agriculture-based society (cotton)– Centralization– Ecological disasters– Aryan invasions
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The Aryans
Indus Valley settlements c. 1500 B.C.E.
Uncertain origins Sanskrit Caste System Agricultural / Pastoral Culture Tribal structure Epics: Ramayana, Mahabharata
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Aryan Religion
Complex, precise ceremonies and rituals
The Vedas (Rig Veda)Core text of Hindu temple worship
Upanishads– Philosophical focus– Brahman and Atman: “Tat tvam
asi.”
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Hinduism Priest and temple + meditation
and study– Puja
Path to ultimate reality, Brahman– Path of Asceticism– Path of Karma– Path of Devotion (bhakti)
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Emperor Ashoka Unified all of India Buddhism as state religion
– Doctrine of Non-violence Rock Edicts Buddhist monks as
missionaries
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[Image 5.2]Lion capital
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Buddha Siddhartha Gautama (563-483
B.C)– Inescapability of suffering and death
– “Enlightened One” Fourfold Noble Path
– Eightfold Path– Emphasis on ethical, moderate living Liberation through knowledge
– Truth lies within
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Hindu ArtReligious in spirit
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EroticismHindu Art
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Hindu ArtNaturalism
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Unity in all life forms Avatars
Hindu Art
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Buddhist ArtFocus on spirituality
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Buddhist ArtCalm, transcendent
images
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Buddhist ArtBuddha,
Bodhisattvas
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Buddhist ArtRenunciation of worldly
pleasures
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Indian Architecture
Indian architecture is that vast tapestry of production of the Indian Subcontinent that encompasses a multitude of expressions over space and time, transformed by the forces of history considered unique to the sub-continent, sometimes destroying, but most of the time absorbing.
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The Gupta Empire and Its Aftermath
Chandra Gupta I (C.E. 320) Chandra Gupta II (ruled 380-415)
– “The Sun of Power”– Decline of Buddhism, rise of Hinduism
Gupta Literature– Kalidasa’s Sakuntala
– Sudraka’s The Little Clay Cart Gupta Science
– Foundation of large universities– Mechanics, medicine, mathematics
Collapse of Gupta Rule– The White Huns
– Religion vs. Secular Politics
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The Gupta Empire and Its Aftermath
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Ancient Indian Fashion
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Ancient Indian Food
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Ancient China
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Origins of China Civilization
Shang Dynasty (1600-1100 B.C.E.)– Bronze craftsmanship – Trade, commerce– System of writing
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Chou Dynasty (1100-221 B.C.E.)– Emperors
coordinated separate kingdoms
– Period of the Warring States (403-221 B.C.E.)
Origins of China Civilization
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Origins of China Civilization
Confucianism– Confucius (551-479 B.C.E.)– Creating a new, virtuous social
order– Five inner virtues, two outer
virtues– Purpose of the State– Authority and discipline
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Origins of China Civilization
Taoism– Lao Tzu (570 B.C.E.)– Limitations of human perceptions– “the Way” (tao)– Tao te ching– Passivity and resignation– “the soft yield of water cleaves
the obstinate stone”
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The Unification of China Ch’in Dynasty (221 B.C.E.)
– Shih Huang-ti, “First Emperor”– Hsien-yang, capital city– Centralization– Burning of the Books– The Great Wall– The Emperor’s tomb
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The Unification of China The Han Dynasty (202 B.C.E. -
C.E. 202)– Kao-Tzu (256-195 B.C.E.)– Elaborate central bureaucracy– Reconstruction of philosophical
texts
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Aristocratic feuds / civil war
The Unification of China
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T’ang Dynasty (C.E. 618-906)
– China’s Golden Age
The Unification of China
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The Arts in Classical China:Literature
The Five Classics Popularity of poetry
– Li Po (C.E. 701-762) Philosophical writing
– Mahayana, Hiragana Buddhism Short story
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The Arts in Classical China:Visual Arts
Blend of new and traditional styles
Direct impressions of daily life Shrines, monumental carvings Emphasis on craftsmanship
– Precision and clarity of design Calligraphy
– Emphasis on beauty of line
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Ancient China Fashion
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Ancient Chinese Food
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Discussion Questions
In what ways does the classical art of China reflect the values of the major philosophical schools of the time? Explain, citing specific examples of art.
To what extent does literature serve as both an impediment of and a vehicle for reigning governments? Consider the use of literature during the various Chinese dynasties in comparison with the role of literature in the early Greek and Roman cultures.
Explain the difference between Buddhism as it first emerged in India from the Hindu tradition versus the Buddhism practiced in China. To what can we attribute these differences?
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That’s all folks