LECTURE 2 Flashcards
What does aniconic mean?
“Without image”
not showing bodily forms of something and uses a non-human symbol
What are mudras?
Hand gestures related to the Buddha
What is the ushnisha?
Budge on top of Buddha’s head
What is the urna?
“Third eye”
Can be a dot or whorl of hair
The elongated earlobes are to remind the audience of…
His upbringing as a prince; heavy gold earrings
What does the lotus flower represents?
Purity
What is the yogic posture?
Symbolizes act of meditation
What is the chakra?
Wheel that appears bottom of the Buddha’s feet
Symbolizes law of the Buddha
the dhyana mudra and what is it associated with
Meditation symbol
Palms on lap
What is the abhaya mudra?
Right hand raised with palm facing out
Symbol of reassurance
What material does the Mathura style uses?
Red sandstone
What is Gandhara style work made of?
Schist; grey stone
Gandhara styles show the Buddha standing…
alone
Mathura styles show the Buddha standing…
with other people (attendant figures)
What does contrapposto mean?
“counter-balance”
The natural way of human body at rest while standing
