Conduct a visual analysis of this second-century Bodhisattva. Discuss the stylistic and formal elements of this sculpture and what elements seem to be influenced by or drawn from other cultural stylistic characteristics? What can this tell us about concepts and representations of gods throughout history and cross-culturally?

Second-Century Bodhisattva

Instructions

Conduct a visual analysis of this second-century Bodhisattva. Discuss the stylistic and formal elements of this sculpture and what elements seem to be influenced by or drawn from other cultural stylistic characteristics? What can this tell us about concepts and representations of gods throughout history and cross-culturally?

Cultures, Styles, and Visual Languages

What other cultures, styles, and visual languages influence your work? Explain your answer.