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Arts of the Indus Valley — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Fine Arts

What Arts of the Indus Valley covers in CBSE Class 11 Fine Arts: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Fine Arts syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Fine Arts · 2026-27

Topics in Arts of the Indus Valley

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1. Stone Statues

  • Two important male stone figures are the bust of a bearded man in soapstone and the male torso in red sandstone.
  • The bearded man is interpreted as a priest and is draped in a shawl coming under the right arm and covering the left shoulder.
  • The shawl is decorated with trefoil patterns.
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2. Bronze Casting

  • Bronze statues were made using the lost wax technique.
  • In this method, wax figures were first covered with clay and allowed to dry.
  • The wax was then heated and drained out through a tiny hole.
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3. Terracotta Figures

  • Terracotta human figures are generally crude in the Indus Valley.
  • They are more realistic in Gujarat sites and Kalibangan.
  • The mother goddess figures are among the most important terracotta figures.
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4. Seals and Copper Tablets

  • Thousands of seals were discovered, mostly made of steatite, and also of agate, chert, copper, faience, terracotta, and some ivory.
  • The standard Harappan seal was a square plaque of 2×2 square inches made from steatite.
  • The purpose of producing seals was mainly commercial.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Art traditions of the Indus Valley Civilisation

Stone sculpturesBronze castingTerracotta artSeals and copper tabletsPotteryBeads and ornamentsSites and regional artDress and personal care

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Key topics in Arts of the Indus Valley include Stone Statues, Bronze Casting, Terracotta Figures, Seals and Copper Tablets. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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