Enthroned planetary deity
| 제작 시기 | 850–75 |
|---|---|
| 분류 | Sculpture |
| 재료·기법 | Sandstone |
| 문화권 | Central Vietnam (Champa), Quang Nam province, Dong Duong monastery |
| 소장 부서 | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| 이용 조건 | 퍼블릭 도메인 (CC0) — 수업·인쇄에 자유롭게 사용 가능 |
작품 설명
Enthroned Planetary Deity is a powerful presence about three feet tall, made of a light-colored sandstone. He is a personification of one of the nine planets that protected a Buddhist temple; the short dagger in his left hand along with the mustache and stylized furrowed brow refer to his role as a fierce protector. His posture is that of royal ease, and his crown, massive earrings, and throne also mark him as a king of the heavens. The mark on his forehead refers to his association with enlightened beings. The meaning of a planetary deity as a guardian pertains to the consecration of the temple at a time when the planets were correctly aligned with the stars, so that the site and devotees will be protected from misfortune. The “face of glory” (<em>kirtimukha</em>) on the carved relief panel in front of his pedestal is an image pertaining to the creative energy (<em>shakti</em>) that is emitted from the temple itself; it spits jewels and vegetal motifs that connote abundance and prosperity that will accrue to the worshipers who come to the temple. <br><br>This sculpture is one of the rare surviving examples from the Cham culture of central and southern Vietnam. It is documented to have come from the Dong Duong monastery, dedicated to Mahayana Buddhism.
수업에 이렇게 활용하세요
이 작품은 퍼블릭 도메인이라 수업 자료로 자유롭게 내려받아 인쇄하거나 화면에 띄워 쓸 수 있습니다. 작품의 표현 방식을 관찰하고 따라 그려 보거나, Sandstone 기법에 대해 이야기 나누는 감상 수업에 활용할 수 있습니다.
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이미지 출처: 클리블랜드 미술관(The Cleveland Museum of Art) 오픈액세스. 원본 소장 정보 · LUNA WHALE ART에서 더 많은 명화 검색하기