Compare and contrast two works of art; Seated Buddha by Tang Dynasty and Navajo
Sand Painting by Edward S. Curtis.
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Institution
Course
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Artwork research
In this paper, I will compare and contrast two works of art; Seated Buddha by Tang
Dynasty and Navajo Sand Painting by Edward S. Curtis.
Seated Buddha, Tang dynasty c. 650, China
, Edward S. Curtis, Alhkidokihi: Navajo, 1868–1952
Comparison
The two arts; the sculpture of Seated Buddha by Dynasty, and the Navajo Dry
Painting by Curtis, represent ancient and respected spiritual beliefs and connections.
They both carry meaning to specific beliefs and rituals that define a specific way of life
and spiritual reach. The seated Buddha sculpture represents a Hindu belief, a position in
which a Buddhist can emulate the god Buddha's ways to achieve enlightenment (Wong).
According to the Buddhist religion, there exist four truths to man's suffering in the world.
First, suffering is part and parcel to life and that even though not permanent, it is part of
man's living experience. Second, suffering is a result of man's earthly attachments and
desires of the flesh. Third, a man can end his suffering if only he ends his flesh desires
and attachment. Lastly, the only way a man can end his desires and attain true happiness
in life is through obedience and personification of a specific way of life, behavior,
intentions, effort, mind, speech, and meditation.
The sculpture of seated Buddha represents a specific position in which one can
escape his desires and connect fully with the spirit. Seated with legs crossed, with utter
focus and controlled breathing, god Buddha meditates in a yoga pose on his throne.
Sand Painting by Edward S. Curtis.
Name
Institution
Course
Date
Artwork research
In this paper, I will compare and contrast two works of art; Seated Buddha by Tang
Dynasty and Navajo Sand Painting by Edward S. Curtis.
Seated Buddha, Tang dynasty c. 650, China
, Edward S. Curtis, Alhkidokihi: Navajo, 1868–1952
Comparison
The two arts; the sculpture of Seated Buddha by Dynasty, and the Navajo Dry
Painting by Curtis, represent ancient and respected spiritual beliefs and connections.
They both carry meaning to specific beliefs and rituals that define a specific way of life
and spiritual reach. The seated Buddha sculpture represents a Hindu belief, a position in
which a Buddhist can emulate the god Buddha's ways to achieve enlightenment (Wong).
According to the Buddhist religion, there exist four truths to man's suffering in the world.
First, suffering is part and parcel to life and that even though not permanent, it is part of
man's living experience. Second, suffering is a result of man's earthly attachments and
desires of the flesh. Third, a man can end his suffering if only he ends his flesh desires
and attachment. Lastly, the only way a man can end his desires and attain true happiness
in life is through obedience and personification of a specific way of life, behavior,
intentions, effort, mind, speech, and meditation.
The sculpture of seated Buddha represents a specific position in which one can
escape his desires and connect fully with the spirit. Seated with legs crossed, with utter
focus and controlled breathing, god Buddha meditates in a yoga pose on his throne.
