Similarities And Differences Between Art And Art

Two religious traditions that are involved with art, music and performance are Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddhism started in northern India, later spreading to other parts of Asia, and encompasses the idea of spiritual development towards the Buddha. The religion follows many scriptures and philosophies, including the Four Noble Pillars and the Three Jewels. Hinduism started in India, later becoming prevalent in South Asia, and revolves around the way of life and becoming one with nature and the Earth. The religion has no founder or teachings but participates in events, such as festivals and pilgrimage. Expression through the arts can be seen in both of the religions. In India, Buddhist art co-developed with Hindu art through cave temple complexes built for the monks, each likely influencing the other. A specific art form that both
The two concepts of religion and art are interpreted together, as a religion is taught and practiced. Unlike western religions, like Christianity, the art of Buddhist and Hindu culture includes organic figures, such as human forms of the gods or animals, detailed with bright colors and intricate patterns. Most of the artwork has a fantasy and dream-like approach. Especially in Hindu culture, bright colored art is represented by their religion through festivals and celebrations. One popular festival in India is the Holi festival in the spring. "For a few days in spring, people crowd the streets and splash brilliantly colored dyes on anyone walking by… Holi represents the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is said to be the enactment of a game the Hindu god Lord Krishna played with Radha and the gopis" (Finlay). The people of India who participate in the festivities are extremely passionate of the Hindu beliefs and use art as an expression form of the