Sculpture Arts and entertainment in India

first sculptures in india date indus valley civilization, stone , bronze carvings have been discovered. 1 of earliest instances of sculpture in world. later, hinduism, buddhism , jainism developed further, india produced of intricate bronzes in world, unriveled temple carvings. huge shrines, such 1 @ ellora not constructed using blocks, instead carved out of solid rock, making them perhaps largest , intricate sculptures in world.

during 2nd 1st century bce in far northern india, in southern afghanistan , northern pakistan, sculptures became more explicit, representing episodes of buddha s life , teachings. although india had long sculptural tradition , mastery of rich iconography, buddha never represented in human form before time, through of symbols. may because gandharan buddhist sculpture in modern afghanistan displays greek , persian artistic influence. artistically, gandharan school of sculpture said have contributed wavy hair, drapery covering both shoulders, shoes , sandals, acanthus leaf decorations, etc.

the pink sandstone sculptures of mathura evolved during gupta period (4th 6th century) reach high fineness of execution , delicacy in modeling. newer sculptures in afghanistan, in stucco, schist or clay, display strong blending of indian post-gupta mannerism , classical influence, hellenistic or possibly greco-roman. meanwhile, elsewhere in india, less anatomically accurate styles of human representation evolved, leading classical art world familiar with, , contributing buddhist , hindu sculpture throughout asia. if more information on topic please let recommend.

a selection of indian sculptures of various ages , styles