Artwork Record
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Metadata
Title |
Light of Asia, Buddha Sakyamuni in Asian Art |
Date |
1984 |
Object Name |
Mural |
Description |
Depicts important events in Buddha’s life. The lotus blossom in the center evokes Buddha’s birth. To the right is the Wheel of Law that Buddha set in motion during his first sermon. To the left, the stupa represents Buddha reaching nirvana. The crying animals and fish symbolize the sadness at Buddha’s death. "Buddha Sakyamuni is also known as Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism" (Wallace, 2011) Grant from National Endowment for the Arts. Twenty seven 6th grade students participated. Description Modified: 3/8/2022 |
Catalog Number |
MU104 |
School Site # |
2863 |
School Name |
Castelar Street Elementary |
Dimension Details |
96" x 144" |
Material |
Acrylic |
Artist |
Avila, Glenna Boltuch |