The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s1.38

v2.c11.s1.38

The figures seem to resile charged with energy from the surface which they touch,—and not only from that of the wall of the temple but from any surface, be it one of their own body, leg against leg as they cross over, or as the hip is touched by an arm, the back by a scarf, the arm is clasped by a bangle, the bosom by a garland of jewels. Tactile subtleties contribute their share to the effect of these sculptures. In ancient India the sense of touch was given a training and purpose of the highest order.