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What is the title of the sculpture known as the Dancing Girl?
What is the title of the sculpture known as the Dancing Girl?
Dancing Girl
What medium was used for the Dancing Girl sculpture?
What medium was used for the Dancing Girl sculpture?
Metal
When was the Dancing Girl sculpture created?
When was the Dancing Girl sculpture created?
Harappan Period (2500 BC)
Where was the Dancing Girl sculpture found?
Where was the Dancing Girl sculpture found?
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What is the approximate size of the Dancing Girl sculpture?
What is the approximate size of the Dancing Girl sculpture?
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What type of museum houses the Dancing Girl sculpture?
What type of museum houses the Dancing Girl sculpture?
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The artist of the Dancing Girl sculpture is known.
The artist of the Dancing Girl sculpture is known.
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Which of these characteristics describe the Dancing Girl sculpture?
Which of these characteristics describe the Dancing Girl sculpture?
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What notable features are present in the Dancing Girl sculpture's design?
What notable features are present in the Dancing Girl sculpture's design?
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What cultural aspects can be compared to the Dancing Girl sculpture?
What cultural aspects can be compared to the Dancing Girl sculpture?
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The period from ____ to ____ marks the history and appreciation of art discussed.
The period from ____ to ____ marks the history and appreciation of art discussed.
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History and Appreciation of Indian Art (3000 BC to 600 AD)
- Art development spans from Indus Valley Civilization (2500 BC-1750 BC) to Mauryan dynasty (3rd century BC).
- Harappan artists exhibited advanced skills in crafts and art.
- Mauryan period introduced refined sculptural pillars, notably from the Ashokan era.
- Popular folk art traditions persisted, shown in simple mother goddess figures.
- Sunga dynasty continued artistic endeavors, producing significant stupas and sculptures, especially in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.
- Kushan influence led to early development of sculpted portraiture.
- Gupta period (approximately 320 AD to 550 AD) is recognized as the golden age of Indian art.
- Key art centers included Mathura, Sarnath, Ujjain, and Ahichhatra.
- Gupta sculptures demonstrated balance, mastery, and divine representations with stylistic features like slight lip tilt and roundness.
- Secular sculptures emerged alongside religious art.
- Notable Ajanta cave paintings originated in the Gupta era, marking a significant artistic achievement.
- Cave and temple architectures saw new developments, with important sites at Udaygiri caves and temple structures at Nachna and Bhumara.
Dancing Girl Sculpture
- Title: Dancing Girl, crafted during the Harappan Period (circa 2500 BC).
- Medium: Metal, showcasing Indus Valley craftsmanship.
- Found at Mohenjo-Daro, approximate size of 4 inches.
- Artist remains unknown, now housed at the National Museum, New Delhi.
- Sculpture exemplifies technical prowess in metal casting with a slender, rhythmic appearance.
- Notable details include:
- Female figure is unclothed but adorned with numerous bangles on her left arm, reminiscent of modern tribal styles in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Hairstyle is contemporary, featuring a bun in contrast to other elaborate mother goddess figures.
- Posture: relaxed stance with right hand on waist and left hand resting on thigh.
- Perfect casting reflects the artists' precision and skill.
- Sculpture conveys a sense of monumentality and artistic refinement of that era.
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Explore the fascinating journey of Indian art from the Indus Valley Civilization to the early historic period. This quiz covers essential aspects of art history and appreciation from 3000 BC to 600 AD. Test your knowledge and gain insights into the rich cultural heritage of India.
