Lord Vishnu
10th -11th Century AD, Kota Museum.
While the main figure is of Lord Vishnu, the two minor figures on the left and right of Lord Vishnu are Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. Thus the Hindu trinity is sculpted here. The two minor figures at the bottom are personification of Lord Vishnu's attributes --the counch and the disc. The other figures at the bottom are the worshipers or the patron of the temple.
In order to make the central figure look as though it is life-size figure, the Indian sculptor surrounded the central figure with small figures. Thereby playing on proportions. He creates an illusion. What we see is maya!
In order to make the central figure look as though it is life-size figure, the Indian sculptor surrounded the central figure with small figures. Thereby playing on proportions. He creates an illusion. What we see is maya!
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