Iconography
The Amida Buddha is identified as Buddha rather than an anonymous man because of religious details and icons. The position he is sitting in and the way his hands are folded represents the traditional position of meditation. His position identifies him as a holy and religious man. More key details that identify the image as Buddha include the top knot on his head that symbolizes enlightenment. Along with his long ear lobes, which entail a wealthy person who wore expensive earrings and the simple robe he is wearing. Another recognizable feature is the lotus flower thrown that he sits upon. The thrown alone symbolizes the superiority and importance of Buddha. But, the lotus flower can bloom on the top of stagnant pond water. Therefore, the appearance of this flower represents the spontaneity of enlightenment. The man in this image is easy to identify given all the details that symbolize Buddha.
The Urban Buddha image changed the iconography of Buddha from sacred and holy to modern and free. In contrast to the design of the Amida Buddha, the colors of this piece …show more content…
As touched on before, the Amida Buddha creates a barrier between the audience and Buddha by placing him on the thrown. It portrays him as a superior who is highly regarded. Later, the Urban Buddha changed ideals and barriers with a subtle admiration of Buddha. The lower angle that Buddha is pictured makes him less superior and more equal. The vibrant colors in this piece also broke the barrier between Buddha and the audience. That color brings a free and inviting feeling to the audience. This modern representation of Buddha makes him easier to understand and approach. The Amida Buddha represents Buddha as an icon with strict rules of acceptance. While the Urban Buddha represents him as inviting and free spirited. The manipulation of these images offer two different interpretations that have emerged throughout
The Amida Buddha is identified as Buddha rather than an anonymous man because of religious details and icons. The position he is sitting in and the way his hands are folded represents the traditional position of meditation. His position identifies him as a holy and religious man. More key details that identify the image as Buddha include the top knot on his head that symbolizes enlightenment. Along with his long ear lobes, which entail a wealthy person who wore expensive earrings and the simple robe he is wearing. Another recognizable feature is the lotus flower thrown that he sits upon. The thrown alone symbolizes the superiority and importance of Buddha. But, the lotus flower can bloom on the top of stagnant pond water. Therefore, the appearance of this flower represents the spontaneity of enlightenment. The man in this image is easy to identify given all the details that symbolize Buddha.
The Urban Buddha image changed the iconography of Buddha from sacred and holy to modern and free. In contrast to the design of the Amida Buddha, the colors of this piece …show more content…
As touched on before, the Amida Buddha creates a barrier between the audience and Buddha by placing him on the thrown. It portrays him as a superior who is highly regarded. Later, the Urban Buddha changed ideals and barriers with a subtle admiration of Buddha. The lower angle that Buddha is pictured makes him less superior and more equal. The vibrant colors in this piece also broke the barrier between Buddha and the audience. That color brings a free and inviting feeling to the audience. This modern representation of Buddha makes him easier to understand and approach. The Amida Buddha represents Buddha as an icon with strict rules of acceptance. While the Urban Buddha represents him as inviting and free spirited. The manipulation of these images offer two different interpretations that have emerged throughout