Términos

Clay pots used in various Latin American cultures for cooking mazzamorra, which is a food made from maize.

Refers to Indian religious communities whose members focus on religious study and meditation and lead lives of austere self-discipline. Such communities or retreats are usually secluded and center around a Hindu philosopher or religious teacher.

General term for the cultures and styles, regardless of period, of the westernmost protrusion of Asia, which makes up the majority of the modern Republic of Turkey. To refer to the ancient cultures of this region, use "Anatolian," although there is overlap in usage. To distinguish the nationality of the modern nation of Turkey, use "Turkish."

Designates the styles, culture, and heritage of Americans of Asian descent in North America.

Persona que es experta en o que estudia la historia, arte, cultura u otros aspectos de Asia.

Culturas del continente asiático, situado en el hemisferio oriental y delimitado por el océano Pacífico, el océano Índico y el océano Ártico, y generalmente se considera que está delimitado al oeste por los montes Urales. También se refiere a las numerosas islas situadas frente a las costas de Asia.

Culturas y estilos de cualquier nación asiática durante tiempos antiguos. Por lo general, se considera como antiguo desde los siglos a. C. y algunos períodos en torno a los 1000 d.C.

Refers to the cultures of the region of Asia situated east of the Indian subcontinent and south of China, encompassing the long-historied and ethnically diverse cultures of a continental mainland and a series of archipelagoes 700 miles to the east and south of the continent. In general, the arts in the region predominantly reflect religion, particularly the personality and character of Buddha and the Hindu gods, and history, particularly glorified heroes of national and mythic pasts. The Buddha image remains the central motif in sculptural and painting styles, while other minor or native figures from Buddhist, Islamic, and Hindu scriptures are sometimes reflected in mural works. Art in the region features tribal geometric and spiral patterns, Indian floral designs, and animal imagery based on local mythologies. A general penchant for themes of fantasy, human and divine beauty, and celebratory sensuality pervades the art of this region.

Styles and cultures located in the highlands of Anatolia, the Caucasus, and the Armenian and Iranian highlands. Distinguished from the Middle East, which is sometimes known as "Western Asia."

Agarraderas o tiradores pesados montados en placas seccinales o alargadas y provistas de una pieza para operar en el movimiento del pestillo de una cerradura de puerta de almacenes.

Mangos decorativos que utilizan una figura estilizada de la cabeza o cuerpo de un león sosteniendo una anilla móvil o fija en la boca o la cola en bucle.

Colgantes instalados como asas o tiradores en forma de pera, para puertas o gabinetes.

Úsese para figuras del espíritu de la tierra, realizadas por el pueblo baulé de África Occidental, que sirven como intermediarias para contactar a los epíritus blolo.

La parte de los muebles de asiento en la cual se sienta.

Asientos tapizados con resortes interiores de alambre enrollado.