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SculptureKrishna 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.
SculptureLintel carved of Krishna
The lintels of Banteay Srei are influenced from Koh Ker Art mix with Preah Ko Art. They are characterized by having the storytellings in the center of the lintels. The garlands have the virtical leaf pattern, both up and down positions. The bouquets are found attached to the leaves in the Preah Ko style. The significance of the lintels of this period is the decoration of “Sieo” (a quarter) of the garland with the animal’s head in the position that it is eating the garland. This style of decoration will become the model of the garland of Baphuon Art. The center of the lintel depicts the story of Krishna defeating Kamsa.
SculpturePediment carved of Krishna
The triangular Pediment is straighten up vertically. Above it, is an arch in a wavy pattern. The beautiful wavy style on the arch is systematic. The the both ends of the arch are the multi-headed nagas as in the pattern of architecture of the late Angkor Period. The center part depicts the story of Krishna defeating King Kamsa.
