Discuss the Materials,style,and Iconography of the Column of Trajan and the Equestrian

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Essay

Discuss the materials,style,and iconography of the Column of Trajan and the Equestrian Portrait of Marcus Aurelius and explain how the works represents the imperial period.

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Definitions:

Vishnu

A principal Hindu deity, worshiped as the protector and preserver of the universe, often depicted with blue skin and holding a conch, discus, lotus, and mace.

Bodhi Tree

The sacred fig tree under which Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment.

Buddhist Art

Buddhist Art covers the visual artistic practices inspired by Buddhism, including statues, paintings, and architecture that depict Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and narratives from Buddhist texts, prevalent across Asia.

Axis Mundi

Latin, “axis of the world.” In South Asia, a tall pillar planted deep in the ground, connecting earth and sky.