Rubin Museum Post

I only went to this museum because it was mandatory. The theme of Himalayan art did not excite me because I prefer history museums and modern art museums that host a variety of works. But, as soon as I walked into the museum, I felt at ease. The museum was small and cozy. There were not many people. I was able to view the displays individually and analytically, provided that there were benches to sit on in front of the pieces. I do not practice Hinduism or Buddhism, but I was able to relate the paintings to what I had learned in history classes and to my life. I practice yoga and its forms stem from Hinduism as I noticed when I looked at the paintings of the Gods. I took note of their hand gestures and their seated positions. Furthermore, in the paintings and woven pieces, there is repetition in those titled “lineage…” It is not about family, but it is about teachers and their students. Lastly, I am always amazed to see artifacts dated back as far as three hundred years ago. Before Western domination, the Eastern Empires ruled.