https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es en-us 2022-06-28 06:29:59 UTC 2025-10-10 02:12:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f418.png jm988 https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232194130 According to our textbook, Vishnu is a "regal god who works for the order and well-being of the world" (Strokstad, Cothren).]]> 2022-06-28 06:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232194130 jm988 https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232195841 This relief panel, meaning it is not "in the round" but instead made to be looked at straight on, is believed to have been created around the same time and in the same location as the previous Vishnu Temple. 
The influence of the Gupta period is seen in the soft and rounded flesh and curves of the figures. The classical use of strong wide-set shoulders gives a sense of strength. I'm also realizing that they were able to make Vishnu appear very strong and powerful here without the use of any muscle definition and while portraying the soft Gupta-inspired flesh and edges. ]]> 2022-06-28 06:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232195841 jm988 https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232202688 As Professor Gand expressed in one of her lectures, the title is too westernized to encompass the full meaning of this piece. His hand position signifies setting the wheel above him in motion. ]]> 2022-06-28 06:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232202688 jm988 https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232206114 This painting is part of India's rich painting culture that today we know very little of due to the deterioration of the paintings in the hot humid climate of South Asia. This representation of Buddha is unique in that he seems to be in motion and adorned with jewelry and fine clothing. ]]> 2022-06-28 06:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232206114 jm988 https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232211244 These statues were the tallest Buddha sculptures in the world before they were blown up by the Taliban in 2001. Now the cavern they stood in lay empty. Their height ranged from 115-165 ft tall. According to the textbook, "Buddhist travelers may have offered gifts of thanks or prayers for safety" (Stokstad, Cothren).]]> 2022-06-28 06:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jm988/5bxtwvgmhniay8es/wish/2232211244