Iconography

What did the fire represent?

Heaven, earth, netherworld, and the destruction.

What do the footprints represent? (Buddha)

How the Buddha was able to walk right after birth.

What do the hair strands represent?

Ir shows that they don't care about appearance and also the fact that she could control nature as they look like the water running through.

What are examples of iconography used to express Shiva?

Lotus, halo, fire, dancing, hands, drums, third eye, hair strands, and the "smile".

What are some examples of iconography used to express the Buddha?

Seated, standing, lotus position, top knot, elongated earlobes, mark on the forehead, short hair, many folds on neck, facial expressions, clothing, lotus flower, sword, wheel, halo, footprints, umbrellas, and an empty throne.

What does the "smile" represent?

The "smile" is not actually a smile but is a state of something beyond emotion, as she is a deity.

What problem does iconography solve?

The problem of how to portray the gods in various forms.

What is Iconography?

The representation of spiritual beings as images or symbols.

What does the mark on the forehead represent? (Buddha)

The special wisdom of the Buddha, how he can see another world.

What does the empty throne represent? (Buddha)

What Buddha gave up to become a spiritual leader.