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Beyond the Form

Some Observations on Wine-Symbolism and Related Figurative Themes in Gandharan Art

Abstract

Wine and related motifs hold a special place in Gandharan sculptural production as they constitute a common thread among several visual themes, including the so-called ‘Dionysiac scenes’. Despite their different nature, these themes bear indirect – yet significant – witness to a coherent pattern of shared semantic values, the core meaning of which can be considered in light of recent discoveries, data reassessment, and contextual interpretative approaches.


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Presentato: 29 Febbraio 2024 | Accettato: 23 Maggio 2024 | Pubblicato 08 Ottobre 2024 | Lingua: en

Keywords Erotic couplesHārītīWine symbolismGandharan Revelry scenesNew Year festivalTutelary couples


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