Module 10: Video Review

1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.

I chose Buddhism and Hinduism because these are art forms that I have barely ever learned about before. I have been exposed to Chinese and African art before. 

2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Buddhism:

• The gateway is extremely important to the temple
• Extinguish all desires of pleasure and recognition in order to become enlightened
• Sanchi, India was a center of art and architecture
• Stone were carved like wood in the temple
• One must always walk clockwise
• Glued wood pressed together allows for the unobstructed view of the Buddha 

Hinduism:

• Removal of pain is a concept of the festival
• We will all arrive at the same place  
• Rocks were scattered around as a form of art
• The architecture was taken from the village shrine and expanded upon
• Split statues symbolize different types of people
• The religion does not seek people to join

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

The text expands on the videos. The video shows more about the way of life and religion of the community/religion. The book focuses mostly on the details of the architecture and art of the civilization. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?

The films were informative. I wish there was more about the art and architecture; less about the culture. The art was much more interesting to me than the culture.