Mckenna Form-Silk Function- Placed over the body of the deceased. Content- Yin symbols on the left, yang symbols on the right. Context- Original location is Mawangdui, China. Tradition- Very symbolistic, much like the Buddhist monument: The Great Stupa. Interpretation: The bottom of the banner represents the underworld. Artistic intent- The banner is meant to represent Lady Dai's journey through the afterlife. Audience Response- Scholars are still in debate over the real function of these banners.
Nandini Form: Fabric dye Function:to speed the body's journey to the afterlife Content: the top of the banner sows heaven with a crescent moon at left Context: Was used for Lady Dai Tradition: Use of the bi disk Interpretation: the middle of the banner represents earth Artistic Intent: Was buried in the tomb for the purpose of calling back the spirit of the deceased Audience Response: scholars have learned a great deal from her and the artifacts buried with her.
Mckenna
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Function- Placed over the body of the deceased.
Content- Yin symbols on the left, yang symbols on the right.
Context- Original location is Mawangdui, China.
Tradition- Very symbolistic, much like the Buddhist monument: The Great Stupa.
Interpretation: The bottom of the banner represents the underworld.
Artistic intent- The banner is meant to represent Lady Dai's journey through the afterlife.
Audience Response- Scholars are still in debate over the real function of these banners.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: Fabric dye
Function:to speed the body's journey to the afterlife
Content: the top of the banner sows heaven with a crescent moon at left
Context: Was used for Lady Dai
Tradition: Use of the bi disk
Interpretation: the middle of the banner represents earth
Artistic Intent: Was buried in the tomb for the purpose of calling back the spirit of the deceased
Audience Response: scholars have learned a great deal from her and the artifacts buried with her.