Module 5 Art Assignment-- Due Thursday October 28,2021

The Many Forms of Shiva

Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 30 Submitting a text entry box, a media recording, or a file upload

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As you read in chapter 23, Shiva is one of the principle deities of Hinduism. Although Shiva is understood as the destroyer, he takes on a variety of forms each expressing different aspects or qualities.

Below are two different manifestations of Shiva. The image on the left is Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nataraja) ). In this form, Shiva gives expression to endless motion as he dances within the cosmic circle of fire through an endless cycle of destruction and creation. The image on the right is Shiva as Vanquisher of the Three Cities (Tripuravijaya (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripurantaka) ). In this form, Shiva gives expression to heroism as he is the supreme victor. In this legend, Shiva destroys three mythical cities that are plagued by demons and restores order.

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Left: Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja). c. 11th Century

Right: Shiva as Vanquisher of the Three Cities (Shiva Tripuravijaya). c. 1000–1020

Watch the two videos below to learn more about Shiva as Nataraja and Shiva as Tripuravijaya.

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Instructions: 1. Like Shiva and his many forms, we have lives that contain various roles. Perhaps in addition to being

a student you are a baseball player or coach. Or, maybe you are a chef and an avid birder on the weekends. Think about two distinct aspects of yourself and find an object that represents each of those aspects.

For instance I am a father and I also enjoy playing chess. To represent my role as a father I've selected my daughters favorite stuffed animal and to represent my interest in chess, I've selected a rook, my favorite chess piece.

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Total Points: 30

The Many Forms of Shiva (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts

5 pts

20 pts

5 pts

2. Arrange both items together in some way and take a photograph of them.

3. In a paragraph (5-6 sentences) describe what the two objects represent about you. Include the photograph in your submission.

Posted image of two items 5 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

Explained how the images you posted reflect your own personal interests

20 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

 Explain the theme, historical purpose or context of the art threshold: 3.0 pts

5 pts Exceeds Expectations

3 pts Meets Expectations

0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations

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