According to Chinese Buddhism, Luohans (also known as Arhats) are the original disciples of the Buddha and enlightened beings each possessing distinctive pursuits and supernatural powers.
In this episode of 👀 Look Again with Ping, SAM Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art FOONG Ping discusses the 14th-century Luohan sculpture on view at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. With his electric stare and gritted teeth, the Luohan summons a dragon from the heavens. In capturing the dragon-animals long associated with life-giving, spring rains-the Luohan is able to prevent droughts and control floods. Watch the video to learn more about this sculpture and stay tuned for more episodes to come!
28 авг 2024