[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Indian Sculpture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.kramrisch-1933) › c8.240 # Indian Sculpture c8.240 Indian Sculpture c8.240 - **Language:** English ### [c8.240](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.kramrisch-1933.c8.240) The facial physiognomy resumes that of the composition; angular in every instance, that of Narasiṃha is based on the rectangle and square, with which go the wide-open jaws, the wide-open eye, whereas that of Hiraṇyakaśipu, triangular and pointed, harbours the derision of a closed mouth and defiantly slanting eyes. - [Previous: c8.239](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.kramrisch-1933.c8.239) - [Next: c8.241](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.kramrisch-1933.c8.241) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.kramrisch-1933.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.kramrisch-1933.c8.240](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.kramrisch-1933.c8.240) · Pramāṇa