Asians Collection (#9)

INDIA. KARNATAKA. Hampi. Virupaksha Temple. Hindu art. Architecture

SRI LANKA. Nalanda. Temple that mixes Hindu and Buddhist architecture

God. 1165-1151 BC. Antropomorphic figure with

IRAN. FARS. Naqsh-e Rustam. Fire Temple. Persian art. Achaemenid period

SRI LANKA. Matale. Hindu Temple of Sri Muthumariamman

CHINA. BEIJING. Beijing. Forbidden City. Architectural detail of the roof. Dragon-shaped tops. Chinese art. Ming period. Architecture; Ceramics

JAPAN. KYUSHU. KUMAMOTO. Kumamoto. Kumamoto Castle (1601)

JORDAN. MaN. Petra. Palace Tomb or Three Storey Tomb at the Way of the Fa硤 es. Nabatean art. Architecture

SRI LANKA. Dambulla. Golden Temple. Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla

INDIA. Darjeeling. Bhutia Bustee Monastery. Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla

CHINA. Xian. City walls

Lyon. 7th c. -10th c. Chinese art. Tang period
Lyon. 7th c.-10th c. Chinese art. Tang period. Ceramics. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum

SRI LANKA. Aukana. Aukana Buddha (5th c. ), 12
SRI LANKA. Aukana. Aukana Buddha (5th c.), 12 m. high

CHINA. Dunhuang. Mogao Caves. The Silk Road

CHINA. Jiayuguan. The Silk Road. Gansu Province. Gobi desert. Jiayuguan City. Overhanging Great Wall

Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah. 1630. UZBEKISTAN. BUKHARA. Bukhara. Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah (1630). Islamic art. Architecture

JAPAN. HONSHU. Tokyo. Harajuku District. New architecture (Herzog and de Meuron s)

MYANMAR. Rangoon. Shwe Dagon Pagoda

INDIA. KARNATAKA. Pattadakal. Mallikarjuna Temple. Built in 8th c

Vase with Dragons. Mesopotamian art. Ceramics. IRAQ. Bagdad. Baghdad Museum

CHINA. Turpan. The Silk Road. Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves complex (5th-9th c.). The road

LAOS. Vientiane. Xieng Khuan. Buda Park. Reclining Buddha. Sculpture

CHINA. NORTH WEST. The Silk Road. Binglingsi Grottoes. Liujiaxia Reservoir

JORDAN. MaN. Petra. Urn Tomb in the Way of the Fa硤 es. Nabatean art. Architecture

IRAN. FARS. Naqsh-e Rustam. Bas-relief with the coronation of Ardeshir. Persian art. Sasanian art

IRAQ. BAGDAD. Bagdad. Abassid Palace (1179-1225). Arches of the inner courtyard. Abbasid art. Architecture

Prehistory. The passing of Asian men to America. Work by Iker Larrauri located in the Sala de los Or� nes (Room of the Origins). MEXICO. Mexico City. National Museum of Anthropology

Palace of Darius I. 6th c. BC. IRAN. FARS. Persepolis. Palace of Darius. Persian art. Achaemenid period

CHINA. NORTH WEST. The Silk Road. Entrance to

IRAQ. Bagdad. Bunker n. 25, used during the Gulf War

Crimean War. Battle of Inkerman (Novembre 5, 1854). Litography

IRAN. Tehran. Golestan Palace. Tea growing. Leaf

INDIA. KARNATAKA. Pattadakal. Virupaksha Temple. Temple built in 740 (Calukya dinastyt)

IRAQ. Mosul. Hatra. Temple of the city (2nd c. )
IRAQ. Mosul. Hatra. Temple of the city (2nd c.)

PAKISTAN. SINDH. Mohenjo-Daro. Harappa Culture (c. 2500-2000 BC). Buddhist stupa

EGYPT. Cairo. Islamic Cairo. Mausoleum of Qaitbay. Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla

SRI LANKA. Mihintale. Sitting Buddha

Plate. 7th c. -10th c. With plain bottom and the
Plate. 7th c.-10th c. With plain bottom and the feet. Chinese art. Tang period. Ceramics. Private Collection

Terracotta Army. 221-206 BC. CHINA. Xian. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, Qin Si Huang. Chinese art. Qin period

LAOS. VIENTIANE. Vientiane. Haw Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha

SYRIA. Damascus. Hazem Palace. Damascus (17th c.). Painting

JAPAN. HONSHU. KYOTO. Kyoto. Buddha of the Byodoin Temple, building of the Heian period (794-1185). Japanese art. Heian period. Sculpture

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"Asians: A Tapestry of Art, History, and Resilience" From the enchanting Tagore to the intricate Tilla Kari Madrasa in Uzbekistan's Samarkand, Asian art has mesmerized audiences for centuries. Just like the captivating Audience of Darius I depicted in Persian art or the timeless Standard of Ur from Babylonian art, these masterpieces showcase Asia's rich cultural heritage. The divine Shiva Nataraja, King of Dance from Hindu tradition, embodies grace and power that transcends time. Similarly, Guan Yin, the Bodhisattva of compassion revered between the 10th and 13th centuries, symbolizes empathy across Asian cultures. Even ancient relics like The Standard of Ur with its war panel transport us back to a bygone era when civilizations thrived. However, not all historical events were glorious; Hiroshima's haunting legacy reminds us of humanity's darkest moments during World War II. Yet amidst turmoil and destruction lies beauty too. Lebanon's Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance while Sri Lanka's Maidens among clouds mural from the 5th century evokes a sense of ethereal wonder. Asia is also home to awe-inspiring tombs such as Iran's Pasagarda Tomb honoring Cyrus II the Great—a visionary leader who founded an empire still remembered today. And let us not forget Oman's Bahla Fort in AD Dakhiliyah region—an imposing stronghold that echoes tales from times long past. They have left an indelible mark on history through their artistic expressions and enduring landmarks. Their stories are woven into every brushstroke and etched into each stone carving—testimonies to their resilience and unwavering spirit throughout millennia.