Mckenna Form- Gift metals with semiprecious stones. Function- Was once in a chinese princess' dowry. Content- Depiction of Buddha Sakyamuni at a young age. Context-The lower half was found in a rubbish heap. Tradition- Believed to carry the energy of Buddha himself, similar to how the ancient egyptians used sculptures. Interpretation- The statue is believed to have been blessed by Buddha himself. Artistic intent- It is meant to serve as a proxy for buddha after he left the living world. Audience response- People leave gold and other treasures in order to gain buddha's blessing.
Nandini Form: Pearls and paint Function: To provide people with a way to get Buddha's blessing Content: Exterior decorated with early non-figural symbols of the Buddha Context: Enshrined in the Jokhang Temple Tradition: Was an image of the historical Buddha Interpretation: Believed to have been crafted in India during Buddha's lifetime Artistic Intent: Meant to embody the Buddhist concept of liberation through seeing Audience Response: Offerings of gold are applied to the face and figure of the Buddha
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- Gift metals with semiprecious stones.
Function- Was once in a chinese princess' dowry.
Content- Depiction of Buddha Sakyamuni at a young age.
Context-The lower half was found in a rubbish heap.
Tradition- Believed to carry the energy of Buddha himself, similar to how the ancient egyptians used sculptures.
Interpretation- The statue is believed to have been blessed by Buddha himself.
Artistic intent- It is meant to serve as a proxy for buddha after he left the living world.
Audience response- People leave gold and other treasures in order to gain buddha's blessing.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: Pearls and paint
Function: To provide people with a way to get Buddha's blessing
Content: Exterior decorated with early non-figural symbols of the Buddha
Context: Enshrined in the Jokhang Temple
Tradition: Was an image of the historical Buddha
Interpretation: Believed to have been crafted in India during Buddha's lifetime
Artistic Intent: Meant to embody the Buddhist concept of liberation through seeing
Audience Response: Offerings of gold are applied to the face and figure of the Buddha