video blog wk 8

Explain why you selected each of the FOUR videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose Buddhism and Hinduism because I thought it would be interesting to learn how the religions relate to art. I chose Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia and African Art because I like how most African art work are done in vibrant colors.
For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia key concept I learned was that Islamic art can cause  stendhal syndrome with how immensely  beautiful the art work is. The key concept of African art was that African art is part of daily life and is important for rituals and religions. The key concept of Buddhism is that Buddhism proclaims a basic message of love.  The key concept of Hinduism is that it is exotic and mysterious to the western eye and how they don’t grasp the fact of more than one god, the video continues to provide insight into life at the heart of Hinduism.
How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia relates to the text because they both explain Islamic architecture and how it relates to religion. African art relates to the text because they both explain how African art represents different values and are used in everyday life. Buddhism relates to the text because they both explain the birth of Buddhism and its concepts such as extinguishing desire by cultivating nonattachment. Hinduism relates to the text because they both explain the development and concept of Hinduism.

 What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
 Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia adds depth to my understanding of Islamic architecture and how different religions and cultures use the same aspects such as domes. African art adds depth to my understanding of the Africa’s ethic evolution. Buddhism adds depth to my understanding of how Buddhism came about and the concepts behind it. Hinduism adds depth to my understanding of Hindu values and concepts about how they worship more than one god.