In the design of the stupa, which architectural feature symbolizes the soul's progress through desire, form, and formlessness?

A. The chatras on the mast above the dome
B. The set of gateways
C. The walkway encircling the base
D. The enclosing dome


Answer: A

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a. The Liver Is the Cock's Comb b. Lucifer c. Forgotten Dream d. Johnah

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Although paper became a popular medium for manuscripts, Qur'ans were usually written on __________ and vellum

A. carpet B. silk C. ceramics D. parchment

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The work of Michelangelo Merisi garnered many followers who are known as Caravaggisti

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Discuss how the form and content of non-Western works of art represent ideals of beauty differently than Western works. Note several examples of differences in culture or tradition that prove standards of beauty to be culturally specific rather than universal. 

What will be an ideal response?

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