Wednesday, April 18, 2018

202. Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) - Chola Dynasty, Hindu - c. 11th century CE

Form
Function
Content
Context

Tradition/Change
Interpretation
Artistic Intent
Audience Response

Responses due by:
Sunday, February 2, 2020 11:59 PM

3 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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

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