ART 140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Thatching, Arjuna Ratha, Ganesha
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Gandahra first anthropomorphic representation of buddha appeared in 1st century ce, result of changing perception of buddha. Enlightened mortal --> divinity = followers wanted images to worship. Gandahra statues many early portayals of buddha in human form come from gandhara, represent him as the enlightened one as a robed monk. Embodies greco-roman art in body form (sharp arching brows, continuous profile of forehead and nose) and in draping of togalike garment. Meditating buddha (gandhara, pakistan; 2nd century ce) gray schist = the local stone. 3" 7 1/2 high ushnisha and urna monk robes seated, cross legged yogic posture (similar to figure on indus seal) hands overlap, palms upward, dhyana murda, gesture of meditation. Schist frieze (life and death of the buddha) (gandhara, pakistan; 2nd century ce) Buddah"s birth in lumbini enlightenment at bodh gaya. Left: queen maya gives birth to prince sidartha from right hip, he shows ushnisha, uran, halo. There are elegantly dressed ladies represent the opulent court life.
