Consider the 10th-Century C

question 13

Essay

Consider the 10th-century C.E. bronze statue, Shiva Nataraja. Discuss the importance of understanding the beliefs of the culture in which this work was created in order to develop an understanding of the meaning or message of the work. What cultural or religious function was the artist was performing in creating this work?

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