From the Arc de Triomphe in France to the Lakshmana Temple in India, symbol-laden sculptural images of women abound. This program skillfully deconstructs the politically charged monuments from post-Revolutionary Paris and the ornamental temple sculptures from 11th-century Khajuraho while contrasting the allegorical meanings ascribed by Western and Eastern cultures. The societal perception of women as reflected by the art traditions of 19th-century France and of central India during the Chandela period is also examined. Produced by the Open University. (30 minutes)