Amida Buddha Outline

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Amida Buddha is a Japanese Buddhist sculpture from late Heian Period. The appearance of Amida Buddha indicates that the purpose of this sculpture is to display to public as a primary object of worship.
This sculpture convert an effect of stability by its shape and carving style. It is presented in a triangle shape with everthing is symmetrical from thefront and back side of this sculpture except for the crossing leg. The thickness of the sculpture and its lifesized appearance give viewers a sence of volumetric. The outline is smooth and round without sharp angle. Not much details are presented except for the folds on the rope and some decorations on his arms. The surface is smooth without any texture or lines that suggests movement. The volumetric