Temple Dance
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Temple Dance
$950.00
“Temple Dance”
30”x24” (inches)
Acrylics on Canvas
This painting explores the roots of Indian classical dance, the moves, the mudras, the energy and the sounds. Seen at the base of the largest pillar in the foreground, you will see the depiction of one of the oldest know sculptures of Indian musicians that would have accompanies such a dance.
Temple Dance is a rendition of the history of Indian classical dance. The many pillars are a reminder that these dances originated in the ancient temples of India. Hidden in the pillars are images of ancient sculptures depicting various poses, each of which tell a story. At the base of the largest pillar is a reproduction of one of the oldest sculptures - a musical band that would accompany such a dance.