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Links between Early and Later Buddhist Art: Sanchi
| Title: | Links between Early and Later Buddhist Art: Sanchi | | Author: | Kramrisch, Stella | | Publication: | Marg | | Enumeration: | Vol. 9 Issue no. 2; March 1956, p. 29-35 | | Abstract: | Two opposing themes -- Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune, in the midst of blossoming lotuses, and the monument of death and total extinction, the stupa, thrice repeated, four trees of Sambodhi (Total Awakening) form the seven symbols of the Manushi Buddhas. These are represented on the top beam of the Southern Gateway (of the Great Stupa built in the 1st century CE). The carvings on the gateway were the work of different artisan groups. The guild of ivory carvers of Vidisa (Besnagar) contributed the reliefs depicting "worship of the hair-relic" -- "procession of Indra", and "cortege of the gods". The style of the "ivory carvers" is described, and compared with that of Ananda, the foreman of artisans of King Siri Satakarni. Ananda's work on the south gateway is in close proximity with that of the " ivory carvers". The two styles not only continue the vision formulated in the previous century and well represented at Bharhut, but also show the emergence of a new style in sculpture. The style of the "ivory carvers" continued for more than four centuries through the phases of paintings at Ajanta, during which Buddhist thought evolved in its entirety. Source of Abstract: Provided by Author(s) | | Tools: |
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