Shiva: A Recent Acquisition
Jun 24, 2007 to Jan 13, 2008
Shiva: A Recent Acquisition will feature Shiva as Brahma, acquired in spring 2007, displayed along with Shiva?s Gajasura-Samharamurti (South India, Chola period, 11th century), Shiva as Tripuravijaya, Victor of the Three Cities (South India, Chola period, 900-13th century), Nataraja: Shiva as the King of Dance (South India, Chola period, 900-13th century) and Trident with Shiva as Ardhanari, Half Woman (South India, Chola period, 900-13th century) presents a ?best of? collection from CMA?s Indian art. The sculptures on display are carefully selected to focus on the supreme deity Shiva and his many manifestations in religion of Shaivism.