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SculptureKalpavrksha at Candi Pawon
Adjacent to Bodobudur, Candi Pawon was constructed by Shailendra dynasty which followed Mahayana Buddhism.
SculptureBuddha acrossing Neranjara River
The style of the narrative at Bodobudur closely resembles to that in Indian art, considering from the style of ornaments, the style of utensils, the volume of the figures as well as the arrangement of space.
SculptureVictory of the Buddha over Mara
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureThe Consecration of the Buddha after his First Preaching
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureMahakapi Jataka
The style of the narrative at Bodobudur closely resembles to that in Indian art, considering from the style of ornaments, the style of utensils, the volume of the figures as well as the arrangement of space.
SculptureKacchapavadana
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureGandavyuha Sutra Narrative
Sculpture at Borobudur is very similar to Indian art in terms of the costumes, appliance, round characters and empty space. All of these show that central Java is related to Indian art.
SculptureRamayana Narrative at Candi Prambanan
Unlike Borobudur, the narrative at Candi Parambanan is characterized by the background filled with motif and vegetation. The devoid of space in Parambanan narrative is noticeable and this is precursor towards the same trend in Eastern Javanese art. The volume of each figure is however still shaped and the face of these figures is still front-facing which is still traceable to Indian art.
