The 10th century Indian sculpture known as the Yogini depicts a composition of a woman in meditation, exuding a sense of tranquility from her stoic attitude. Its large presence imposes a feeling of authority. Her mythical meaning as a goddess, indicated by the poster next to her, corroborates this feeling of power that surrounds her. Through the power embodied by the Yogini, demonstrated by the precision of her features, the sculptor underlines the importance of the Yogini. The first indication of the power associated with the Yogini is the overall appearance of the sculpture. It is clear from the fact that the artist used durable granite to create the sculpture, that the sculpture was obviously important enough to have to survive all types of conditions. The grainy and rough texture of the sculpture symbolizes the power contained by a Yogini. From this first glance, we can get the general feeling that the Yogini has a relevant presence in the culture. The general shape of the sculpture is that of an arc. Specifically, the background of the sculpture is a full arch, with the sculpture protruding from the background. The central point of the sculpture is therefore the Yogini, who stands out on the arch. Perhaps the sculptor created the figure as such in order to symbolize the religious aspects of the Yogini, as the overall shape appears to resemble a shrine. Additionally, the negative sculpture made to create the Yogini implies that she emerges from behind, giving her another air of authority. An interesting note on the overall structure of the Yogini is the overall symmetrical appearance, which is contradicted by the intricate details that make the sculpture asymmetrical. The sculptor could have...... middle of paper ...... flower. Everything about the sculpture fascinates and captivates the viewer in order to draw their attention to the goddess, and the intricate details reinforce the power associated with her. She exemplifies the traits of man and woman in order to rule both kingdoms, and she uses her power in different ways to ensure captivation. The Yogini displays dominating authority and commandeered control with her ability to be stable, enduring, seductive, masculine, feminine and to combine these traits in such a way that the viewer is left in awe of the overwhelming importance associated with her. portrait. The Yogini, based on her air of power, confirms her presence as a goddess. She makes any viewer understand that she is not just a trinket or token to be played with, and that she is immortal and powerful beyond measure..