1. Explain why you selected each of the TWO videos you choose from the selection listed above.
I chose my two videos because they both sparked my interest amongst my other choices. I learned very little information about both in high school but I find it hard to recall. The videos defiantly freshened my memory and gave provided much more depth than I was given before.
2. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
Buddha was on a mission to share his enlightenment and wanted followers to know that all compounds work out. Buddhism follows ways of putting aside ego's and pleasure. The architecture of the hindu temples are said to seduce and follow the path to enlightenment. I thought it was interesting how Buddhism flourishes in every asian country except on, India, the land of it's birth. Hinduism is similar to the idea of architecture. The temples themselves are monuments and is dedicated to certain God's. Some are dedicated to death. They believe that death is a transition point on the great path of life. They believe we will all arrive at the same point by being released into the Ganges river. This process is symbolic to the believer.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
On page 440 of the textbook, it explains buddhist shrines and temples that reflect the hierarchy of paradise. On page 432, it explains Hinduism and its art. This segment emphasizes the ritual sacrifice that cycles in the Hinduism culture.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
The films included many forms of outside information. The depth this information is not included in the textbook. By showing shrines, temples, or other places of worship in detail, I feel a better understanding for the culture. In addition, the video speaker would constantly add new information for the audience and almost act as an attention grabber. I found this method to be helpful and made the videos more interesting to watch.
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