Learning key
The Haḍḍa School of Art: Iconographic Markers
Buddha or Bodhisattva? Brahman or monk? This learning guide teaches how to read the ten figures of the Haḍḍa school of art, from the clues described in the database records: hairstyle, bodily marks, facial hair, clothing, expression.
375 works · 10 figures · 9 questions at most
How it works
Look at a sculpture · Answer a few questions about what you see · The guide leads you to the identification of the closest figure, explains why, and shows real works from the database.
A learning tool built on Alexandra Vanleene’s records, not an appraisal or authentication service. Identifications remain those of the database; debated cases are flagged as such.
The ten figures
Each entry gathers the distinguishing marks described in the records, the possible confusions and all matching works from the database.
