For my final project I want to talk about the different kinds of sculpture in China, Japan and Korea. Which kinds of sculpture stood out to me and why was is it important and what special material is it made out off.
Thesis statement: By looking at these sculptures you can already tell the similarities and difference between them. However, different country sculpture has its own unique and style that makes us what to focus on. I can say China and Korea has a similar design sculpture but may not be made from the same material. Also, consider why these sculptures is important and its meaningful.
CHINA
artist: Augusta Bromberger
title: seated Bodhisattva
date: late 13th–early 14th century
museum: MET
This is an elegant Bodhisattva wears a particular array of fine beaded chains and pendant on his chest and skirt. This object is a large Buddhist porcelain sculptures using the pearl beading and was popular during the 14th century.
CHINA
artist: The Sackler Fund
title: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvala (Guangyin)
date: 550–560
museum: MET
The jewels refers to a Lotus Lotus Sutra in which the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and another bodhisattva extol Avalokiteshvara’s great compassion and presents him with a pearl necklace as a symbol of his benevolence.
JAPAN
artist: Charles Stewart Smith
title: Bodhisattva Kannon
date: 17th or 18th century
museum: MET
This sculpture wear a long flowing skirts that reach their dainty feet in rippling folds and scarves that partially cover their shoulders and fall to their legs.
KOREA
artist: Rogers Fund
title: Standing Buddha
date: 8th century
museum: MET
The sculpture was part if the Unified Silla Kingdom which discuss a high point of Buddhist in Korea. The Buddha’s hand symbolizes of wishes.
KOREA
artist: The Annenberg Foundation
title: Pensive bodhisattva
date: mid 7th century
museum: MET
This sculpture is important because it was influence by the central Asia. His crown topped looking a like crescent showing as a strong belief throughout the 6-7th centuries.
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