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SculptureMain Buddha Image at Candi Mendut
At the side of a Buddha image in Candi Mendut, there are two Bhothisavaras.One is Avalokitesavara and the other is Vatcharapanee. Bhothisavaras at Cnadi Mendut have very similar costumes with Pala art including a three-banded crown, a tube-shaped crown and the wearing of Vasayatchayopraveet as well as Lalitasana seating posture on lotus pedals and the backrest of throne.
SculptureKalpavrksha at Candi Pawon
Adjacent to Bodobudur, Candi Pawon was constructed by Shailendra dynasty which followed Mahayana Buddhism.
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.
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.
SculptureVishnu
This Vishnu sculpture can be seen as a good example of costumes in Central Java art. He wears a tube-shaped crown with five bands of Pala style and a sash of Southern India art. He wears a cloth that is short on one side and long on the other, which is one clothing style in Pala art. he wears a jewelly belt of pala style and a crossing sash of Southern India art. It should be noted that costumes in the Central Java art are usually the misture between Pala and Southern India arts.
SculptureBrikuti
In the early period of Eastern Java art, sculpture is still similar to Central Java. However, the back started to feature “Bua leaf” which is a unique feature of this period. The sculpture is also decorated with more ornamental chains and pearl nosegay.
SculptureGaruda being slaved by Serpents
Candi Kidal is the place where ashes of king Anusabadhi of Singasari dynasty were buried. He died in 1248 and because the death and the rituals had to always be sepeated by 12 years, this religious place was built in 1260. There are narratives showing Garuda stealing holy water to save his mother. The holy water is the water of eternity. This relates to “Tevaraja” principle in that it helps the dead gain eternity.
SculptureNarrative “Pandavas bit with Kauravas”
The narratrives in Eastern Java art usually depict human sculpture similar to Java shadow play. The sculpture only shows on side of the face and never face the audience directly. It wears local crown which is different from that in India. The space is filled with flower and cloud patterns. The building itself is of the local style. All of these localities show unique characteristics of “Eastern Java art”.
