Which of the following statements is not true regarding the intention of this piece of art known as the Perumal Temple Statue? a
. The expressions on the faces of the deities encourage calmness and faith. b. The sameness of the deities displays unity. c. The hands of the deities are open to provide a sense of openness and safety. d. The images are multi-colored to show Hindu acceptance of all races.
d. The images are multi-colored to show Hindu acceptance of all races.
Explanation:
The Perumal Temple Statue is located in the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Singapore. This temple is dedicated to Krishna, one of the many incarnations of the god Vishnu. The statue shows the god Vishnu with his consorts Lakshmi and Andal and his bird-mount, Garuda. The figures are colorful. However, the multi-colored nature of these is not intended to show Hindu acceptance of all races.
In this painting, the artist describes New York City and the restless motion of the city’s life. Inspired by the yellow cabs of New York, the artist has painted most of the lines yellow.
