The Buddha Statue
The Buddha Statue is located in Mongolia, India. Its bronze sculpture is associated with the artistic creations of Zanabazar. He was a Central Asian sculptor who accomplished great feats. The statue is similar to most of his creations that were sculptured during the renaissance period. Moreover, the Mongolian Buddha is created from a finished-gold decoration of a bronze. It takes the shape of a person sitting cross-legged in a mediation position. The piece of art is also painted with transparent paint to give the medium its originality. And the sculpture is seated on a steel plate which forms the base of the piece of art.
The statue is a piece of art since it tells of a period that Buddha was alive. It also associates with the accomplishments that he brought to humanity while seeking answers to the challenges that befell them. Therefore, it is a reminder of ancient time that needs to be preserved for the upcoming generation to continue appreciating the work of art. Besides, the statue is an embodiment of religious teachings through the visual elements it holds. The short hair is a depiction of the prince, SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, after he had relinquished his privileges and set off to find out the causes of suffering in their society. Moreover, half-closed eyes and the elongated ears portray an avenue of connecting with the world. The eye serves for meditations as he listens with the eras.
Further, the sculpture relates to the paintings of Madonna and the child. They are both embodiments of religion and served as the framework for the works of most artists in the scenes of sculpturing and painting. In the social and political settings, the most visible messages in the statue are the teachings on peaceful coexistence, transparency, and sacrifice. These are some of the attributes that are given to GAUTAMA from his selfless acts. The lessons are still relevant in contemporary society.