Ms Sheets AP Art History: South and Southeast Asian

Carefully cut and grooved stones that support a building without the use of concrete or other kinds of masonry

Axis that connects heaven and earth

Founder of Buddhism; multiple forms; has achieved full enlightenment

Constructed by offsetting successive courses of stone (or brick) so that they project towards the archway's center from each supporting side until the courses meet at the apex of the archway.

The central most room in a Hindu shrine; this room houses the diety's stature and is believed to be the diety's dwelling place; typically very small.

A circle or oval shape surrounding a religious figure, spiritual light or glory.

Hindu temple where the main shrine is surrounded by four smaller shrines.

The Hindu god of destruction.

A dome-shaped Buddhist shrine.

A gateway near a stupa that has two upright posts and three horizontal lintels; they are usually elaborately carved.

The universial Buddha, a source of enlightment.

The Hindu god of preservation.

A Buddhist monastery or temple in Cambodia.

Female and male fertility figures in Buddhist and Hindu art.