29 сент 930 г. - Lakshmana Temple

Описание:

Date: 930 CE - 959 CE

Artist: unknown

Medium: Sandstone

Location: Khajurajo, India

Function:

Form:
- placed on a high pedestal
- a series of shapes that build to become a large tower
- complicated intertwining of similar forms
- in the center is the "embryo" room containing the shrine, very small, only space enough for the priest
- corbelled roofs have a beehive quality
- ashlar masonry
- compact proportions
- sculptures are harmonious with the architecture
- erotic poses symbolises regeneration
- figures are sensuous with revealing clothing

Comparison:
- Parthenon
- Persepolis
- Petra