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Comparison Between Painting and Sculpture of Eleven-headed Guanyin in the Northern Song Dynasty
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Abstract
The topic investigated is the eleven-headed Guanyin in the Northern Song Dynasty. Details of the arts are provided and analyzed. A comparison between its painting and statue is also made. The research is made to figure out their difference and analyze the details by observation and comparison, which is used to discover characteristics and distinctive features through the findings of differences and similarities. It aimed to find out which of the expression methods can deliver a clearer interpretation. Both the hanging scroll and the sculpture have their own upsides and downsides. They showed that no matter what the art expression is, Guanyin is a representation of compassion and mercy. Although expression forms are different, the same idea can be delivered. Also, it is found that the gender of Guanyin is based on its personification, which is compassion and kindness. So, this bodhisattva has been designed to be more like a woman since the Song Dynasty.
Keywords
Buddhism, Eleven-headed, Guanyin, Northern Song
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-257-2
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-258-9
- Published Date
- 03 January 2024
- Series
- Communications in Humanities Research
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-7064
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-7072
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-7064/27/20232130
- Copyright
- 03 January 2024
- Open Access
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