Your task is writing a comparing and contrasting essay on two sets of Buddhist statues, one from Japan and the other from India.
The images of two Buddhist triads are available on Uploaded Files.
The length of the body of an essay is about 600-700 words.
The objective of this assignment is to develop visual analysis skills and understand the role and
significance of iconography in art. As Buddhism was originally established in India, transmitted to
China and further to Japan, these Buddhist sculptures would shed light on various ways in which
Buddhist statues were developed over time in different regions and cultures.
Your paper will
1. Briefly introduce the two sculpture groups.
2. Compare similarities and differences between the two main Buddhas in terms of:
・ Medium, technique and color
・ Formal characteristics such as body type, posture, robes and facial expression
・ Symbolic aspects (iconography)
・ Mood or impression displayed by the main Buddha to worshipers
Please note:
1
Your paper should be written in complete sentences.
2
Neither introduction nor conclusion is necessary.
3
This is NOT a research paper, and thus no citations are necessary.
Formatting of your essay and more:
・Typed and double-spaced for the entire essay.
・Use a standard, 12-point font, preferably Times or Times New Roman.
・inch margin on all four sides.
・No cover page
・Then, comes the title of your paper, followed by your essay.
・Indicate the number of words of your essay at the end.
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