Arhat/Sthavira: Study Guide
Arhat/Sthavira: Art HistoryArhat Study Guide:
Introduction:
- Overview of the Visual Subject & Resources
- Presentation of the Important Topics
1. Technical Terms:
- Arhat
- Sthavira (Elder)
- Luohan (Arhat/Sthavira)
2. Source Texts (2x)
- Arya Nanda Mitra Avadana Nama
- Chronology of texts
- Later Authors list
--- Lume Dromchung (11th century)
--- Atisha Dipamkara (982-1054)
--- Dromton Gyalwai Jungne (1004(?)-1064)
--- Shakyashri Bhadra (1127-1225): Praise to the Sixteen Elders
--- Lhatsun Namkha Rinchen
--- Loden Sherab Dagyab
--- Others...
- Modern Bibliography
3. Figures:
- Tibetan: Sixteen Elders
- Chinese: Eighteen Luohan
- List of Figures
- Dharmatala
- Hvashang
- Order of Figures
--- Tibetan
--- Chinese
4. Iconographic depictions:
- Tibetan
--- Shakyamuni, Two Disciples & Four Kings
- Chinese (multiple)
--- Taizong Emperor Myth
--- Elders Traveling to China
- Others...
5. Composition & Art Topics:
- Single composition
- Multiple compositions (painting/sculpture sets)
- Early, Middle, Late Depictions
- Masterworks
6. Confusions:
- Art versus Literature
- Confusions with Other Figures
Jeff Watt 1-2021
(The images below are only a selection of examples from the links above).
