UPSC Prelims · General Studies

Ancient, medieval & culture

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Indian art and culture / Sculpture

Bronzes and terracotta traditions

Cire perdue (lost-wax) casting from Indus to Chola; Dhokra as living tradition
Chola bronzes: Nataraja (Ananda tandava symbolism), Sembiyan Mahadevi's patronage, processional images
Pala bronzes of Nalanda and Kurkihar; Jain bronzes of Akota and Chausa; Himachal Buddhist bronzes
Terracotta art: Chandraketugarh (West Bengal), Kaushambi, Ahichchhatra, Bhitargaon panels; Bankura horse