Artworks

Over the course of the spring semester, contributors are analyzing a number of major works of art & architecture from the South Asian subcontinent. These include (post-midterm images):

  • Shah Jahan With His Minister
  • Rajarajeshvara Temple, Tanjavur
  • Marriage of Shiva and Parvati, Tanjavur
  • Qutb Minar, Delhi
  • Scene from Akbarnama
  • Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi

…as well as (pre-midterm images):

  • “Yogi” Seal, Mohenjodaro
  • Lion Capital of Ashoka, Sarnath
  • The Great Departure, Sanchi
  • Caitya Hall, Karle
  • Standing Buddha, Gandhara
  • Buddha Preaching the First Sermon, Sarnath
  • Caitya hall, Ajanta
  • Bodhisattva of Compassion (Avalokiteshvara), Ajanta
  • Reclining Vishnu, Deogarh Temple
  • Eternal (Unmanifest-Manifest) Shiva, Elephanta
  • Durga Killing Buffalo Demon, Mamallapuram
  • Shore Temple, Mamallapuram
  • Parsvanatha Jain Temple, Khajuraho
  • Vimal Vasahi Jain Temple, Mt. Abu
  • Muketesvar Temple to Shiva, Bhubaneswar
  • Seated Buddha, Mathura
  • The Miracle of Walking on the Waters, Sanchi
  • Great Stupa, Sanchi