The sculpture of Ganesa in the district of Kuala Muda
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Date
2005
Authors
Nagu, Ananthan
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Abstract
This academic exercise discusses the various sculptures of Ganesa which are
found in temples in and around the district of Kuala Muda, Kedah. I chose sculpture of
Ganesa as my research material because Ganesa is a Hindu deity which has a unique
form. Its figure is a combination of human and elephant form. Apart from this, this topic
was chosen because it has not been explored and researched by anyone until now.
Another point that I would like to stress is the fact that Ganesa’s image and Hinduism are
so intertwined that they can not be separated from each other. Thus, I have to include
Hinduism and the beliefs of Hindu’s in discussing the procedures that takes place in the
sculpturing of Ganesa’s image. This academic exercise has been written in such a way as
to provide the reader a clear picture of Ganesa, and appreciate the artistic elements that is
found on its sculpture. This research has 5 chapters. The first chapter provides an
explanation about the birth of Ganesa. The second chapter on the other hand, explains the
temples’ plans in which Ganesa is positioned in the district of Kuala Muda. The third
chapter consists of explanations on the various parts of Ganesa, types of media and the
sculpturing process. Followed by chapter four, in which analysis of Ganesa’s image in
terms of size, media, colour, and positions is visualised. Finally, chapter five provides
information about the aesthetic values that are found on Ganesa’s image. This academic
exercise has been written based on research, observations, interviews, primary and
secondary reference materials. As this research is a pioneering endeavour, it is hoped that
the mistakes and shortcomings could be forgiven.
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Master
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Art , Sculpture , Ganesa