Gérard Audran’s 1683 study of ancient sculpture transformed classical beauty into a system of proportion. By measuring admired antique figures, he created a visual guide that shaped how artists understood the human body for generations.
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On other Jain sculptures I have researched I also noted swastika symbols which are also found in Buddhism and among many other cultures worldwide. Jainsm and Buddhism have similarities, emphasizing discipline and purification of the mind and body.
