Rubin Museum – Nicole Chicon

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This piece was interesting to me because of the small details it has and how it was different from the rest. The way that his legs are folded is different, because the palm of both his feet are facing upward. The stance looks uncomfortable. The palm of his hands are also facing upward. This is gesture of meditation. It also shows the enlightenment’s contemplative. Meaning that his hands shows the mind process of enlightenment, of how to get there. The other pieces have their hands up, which is a sign of peace. This form of the Buddha has only one face, yet the other Buddha’s have six faces. There is also jewelry that is around his arm and chest. This represents wealth. Lastly, there is a robe across his chest that signifies a certain status.