What did Bernini intend to represent by the colonnade in front of Saint Peter’s?

Ans: He wanted to represent the motherly arms of the church reaching out to the world

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Bodhisattvas are beings who have attained enlightenment, but choose to remain on earth to help others on their path to enlightenment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The erotic sculptures decorating the Kandariya Mahadeva (Fig. 10-28) are thought to express__________

A. Shiva's divine bliss B. a ritual ceremony C. Shiva's consorts D. human lust

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