Elephanta- Group 2 by TCNJ Department of Art and Art History https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa Made with fortitude en-us 2021-03-01 17:54:14 UTC 2026-01-24 01:40:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255057779 2021-03-01 19:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255057779 Movement https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255061458 Moved in the order of the numbers]]> 2021-03-01 19:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255061458 increased emotions as you go around - starting as calm master yogi and ending with the more intense versions of Shiva https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255069773 2021-03-01 19:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255069773 Movement https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255081584 Order of numbers may also represent chakra shape]]> 2021-03-01 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255081584 Three faced Linga is next to Descent of the Ganges, where the Ganges is three headed as well https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255095981 (B and 5)]]> 2021-03-01 19:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255095981 1 and 8 are paired https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255097889 both transcendental forms of Shiva]]> 2021-03-01 19:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255097889 https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255103775 2021-03-01 19:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255103775 https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255109085 2021-03-01 19:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255109085 Continuous Narrative https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255111692 With the order of numbers, this cave could be one long continuous narrative of His life - he enters a new chapter + new form. ]]> 2021-03-01 19:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255111692 affective power https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255113350 it's a cave, removed from the rest of the world so you're almost in Shiva's home/story, witnessing his diff manifestations, feel like you're in awe]]> 2021-03-01 19:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255113350 Feeling of Home https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255121291 It feels as if you are about to enter Shiva's home. He is welcoming us into his stories and maybe more of his personality/expressed emotions.]]> 2021-03-01 19:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255121291 6 and 3 - Shiva and Parvati scenes https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255146984 7 and 2 - Shiva destroying other beings ]]> 2021-03-01 19:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255146984 Worshippers Feelings https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255151174 -Very detailed carvings that can amaze the eye immediately
-Carvings were larger than life size = size of carvings can represent strong power, making viewers realize the magnitude of Shiva's abilities
- different carvings represent different themes/stories that can bring out different viewer emotions. 
- Some worshippers may relate to one carving story/theme more than another]]> 2021-03-01 19:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255151174 Placement of Eternal Shiva https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255159884 Located across from main entrance, one of the biggest pieces, and in more detailed relief than the surrounding panels]]> 2021-03-01 19:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/artdept1/ov8ehsg2ruiv6haa/wish/1255159884