One Hundred Images of Fudo (Acala)
1204
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1204
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
One Hundred Images of Fudo (Acala) is a 1204 by Unknown, depicting Kamakura Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting is a grid of 100 small images, each depicting a figure with a halo. The figures are shown in various poses, some with their arms raised and others with their hands clasped together. The background of each image is a light color, and the figures are drawn in a darker shade. The images are arranged in a grid pattern, with 10 rows and 10 columns. The overall effect is one of repetition and rhythm, with the similar images creating a sense of unity and cohesion. The painting is a representation of the Buddhist deity Fudo (Acala), who is often depicted in art as a powerful and wise figure. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Kamakura period.
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