India
Essay assignment
“Good writing” is your ultimate goal. By “good writing,” I mean writing which:
1. has a main point
2. is clear and well-organized
3. is supported with details
4. and comes to a logical conclusion.
Good writing also follows standard English rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Writing assignment I
Discuss the effect that Buddhism had on the art and architecture of the Mayura, Shunga, and Kushan dynasties (750 words minimum)
Include the following in your essay: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion format:
A) Which Yakshi do you feel represents the organic style, first seen in the “Male Torso”
B) How are the jatakas presented?
C) How does Buddhism influence the architecture (chaitya hall/stupa) produced at this time?
D) What type of mediums are favored by these artists and how does this change based on geography (example discuss the Gandharan and Mathuran Buddha)?
