Mckenna Form-Cast Bronze Function-A receptacle for the divine spirit. Content- He has a third vertical eye that is suggested between his two eyes. Context-Found in Tamil Nadu, India Tradition-Form is reminsite of Hellenistic Greek due to it's movement. Interpretation- Is meant to show that the belief in Shiva, can give one salvation. Artistic intent- There is a hole in the bottom in order for this piece to be transported. Audience response- It was used in processions, often covered with flowers.
Nandini Form: Used the lost wax method Function: Sculpture can be bathed and clothed Content: Shiva has four hands Context: Shiva as lord of the dance is an iconic image in Southeastern Indian culture Tradition: Icons like this were made to be small so they could be carried in processions Interpretation: Some believe that Shiva is based off of Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi, who was a patron of art and architecture Artistic Intent: All the gestures are narrative symbols Audience Response: The sculpture is royally treated.
katherine form-cast bronze function- used in processions content-idealized male figure context- scuplture can be bathed and clothed tradition- depicted in flaming nimbus interpretation-gesture means "do not be afraid" artistic intent- the belief that shiva can achieve salvation audience response- treated with gifts, food, and incense
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm-Cast Bronze
Function-A receptacle for the divine spirit.
Content- He has a third vertical eye that is suggested between his two eyes.
Context-Found in Tamil Nadu, India
Tradition-Form is reminsite of Hellenistic Greek due to it's movement.
Interpretation- Is meant to show that the belief in Shiva, can give one salvation.
Artistic intent- There is a hole in the bottom in order for this piece to be transported.
Audience response- It was used in processions, often covered with flowers.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: Used the lost wax method
Function: Sculpture can be bathed and clothed
Content: Shiva has four hands
Context: Shiva as lord of the dance is an iconic image in Southeastern Indian culture
Tradition: Icons like this were made to be small so they could be carried in processions
Interpretation: Some believe that Shiva is based off of Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi, who was a patron of art and architecture
Artistic Intent: All the gestures are narrative symbols
Audience Response: The sculpture is royally treated.
katherine
ReplyDeleteform-cast bronze
function- used in processions
content-idealized male figure
context- scuplture can be bathed and clothed
tradition- depicted in flaming nimbus
interpretation-gesture means "do not be afraid"
artistic intent- the belief that shiva can achieve salvation
audience response- treated with gifts, food, and incense