Indian Bronze Sculpture — Chapter Summary
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Summary of Indian Bronze Sculpture for CBSE Class 11 Fine Arts. Key concepts: Bronze is an alloy of copper, The lost and The Dancing Girl from.
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Overview
Indian bronze sculpture developed through the lost-wax process and produced religious images of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain traditions from the second century to the sixteenth century. These bronzes were valued for ritual worship, refined modelling, and aesthetic beauty. The chapter also shows how bro
Key Concepts
Bronze is an alloy of copper
Bronze is an alloy of copper, zinc, and tin. Indian bronze sculptures include religious icons and statuettes cast in metal for worship and artistic di
The lost
The lost-wax process is an ancient technique in which a wax model is made, coated with clay paste, fired, and then filled with molten metal. The wax m
The Dancing Girl from Mohenjodaro
The Dancing Girl from Mohenjodaro is the earliest known Indian bronze sculpture, datable to 2500 BCE. Her limbs and torso are simplified in tubular fo
The Daimabad bronzes from Maharashtra date
The Daimabad bronzes from Maharashtra date to 1500 BCE. The chariot has simple circular wheels, an elongated driver, and sturdy bulls.
Jain tirthankara bronzes from Chausa show
Jain tirthankara bronzes from Chausa show strong modelling of the masculine body and simplified muscles. Akota bronzes show tirthankaras seated on thr
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and importance of bronze sculpture in India.
- Recognize the lost-wax process used for bronze casting.
- Identify major bronze images from different regions and periods.
- Compare stylistic features of Buddhist, Jain, Hindu, and royal portrait bronzes.
- Understand the special features of Chola bronzes and other regional styles.
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- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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