Understanding Art

Chapter 10: Art of India and Islam

Web Museum Activities

Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
Art tells us stories, opens our imagination, and teaches us about other cultures. Experience these wonderful aspects of art at the Seattle Art Museum! Click on the link above to take a cultural journey at the museum's Web site. Play the interactive game to learn more about three important figures in Indian religion.

What kinds of stories did the artworks tell? How did the explanations help you appreciate the artworks better? Write a journal entry to record your experience.