Indus Valley Civilization Art Overview
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Indus Valley Civilization Art Overview

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What suggests that the bearded male figurines found in terracotta represent a deity?

  • Their colorful attire.
  • The presence of accompanying animals.
  • The repetition of the figure in the same position. (correct)
  • Their seated posture.

    • Which material was predominantly used to create seals found by archaeologists?

  • Copper
  • Ivory
  • Chert
  • Steatite (correct)

    • What is a common purpose of the seals discovered?

  • Artistic expression
  • Funerary practices
  • Religious ceremonies
  • Commercial transactions (correct)

    • What distinguishes the standard Harappan seal in terms of size?

    <p>2x2 square inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these animals is NOT mentioned as being depicted on the seals?

    <p>Dragon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What figure can be seen reclining cross-legged in one of the seals?

    <p>A deity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is common among the motifs found on the seals?

    <p>Animals and trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following unique visual characteristics is associated with the Pashupati seal or female deity seal?

    <p>The arrangement of animals around a central figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the artistic representations of human and animal figures from the Indus Valley Civilisation?

    <p>They featured highly realistic anatomical details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two major sites are referenced as exemplifying the Indus Valley's early civic planning?

    <p>Harappa and Mohenjodaro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is notably absent from the majority of stone statuaries found at Harappan sites?

    <p>Abundance compared to other materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the figure interpreted as a priest found in the Indus Valley artefacts?

    <p>Draped in a patterned shawl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is notable in the drainage system of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

    <p>It operated on a gravitational drainage system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was NOT mentioned as being used for statues in the Indus Valley?

    <p>Marble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method of urban arrangement characterized the cities of Harappa and Mohenjodaro?

    <p>Grid-like pattern with organized facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element of the facial features of the priest figure indicates a state of meditation?

    <p>Half-closed and elongated eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique was primarily used for constructing bronze statues in the Indus Valley Civilization?

    <p>Lost wax technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following figures is recognized as a significant bronze sculpture from the Indus Valley Civilization?

    <p>Dancing Girl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material did the Indus Valley people primarily use for images that were more realistic compared to their bronze counterparts?

    <p>Terracotta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal figures in bronze were noted for their artistic merit?

    <p>Buffalo and Goat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tradition of metal casting in the Indus Valley appears to have been:

    <p>A continuous tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sites yielded excellent examples of metal-cast sculptures?

    <p>Daimabad and Lothal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In contrast to bronze and stone sculptures, terracotta figures from the Indus Valley are generally considered:

    <p>Crude in representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bronze figure of a bull discovered at which site is recognized alongside notable human figures?

    <p>Harappa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature distinguishes the mother goddess figures of the Indus Valley?

    <p>They are adorned with a fan-shaped head-dress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the painted earthen jar found in Mohenjodaro created?

    <p>It was made using a potter's wheel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the shape and finishing details of the painted earthen jar?

    <p>It showcases simple designs with a tendency towards abstraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects of the male torso figure indicate its construction?

    <p>There are socket holes for attaching limbs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic feature is observed in the bull mentioned in the content?

    <p>It has a cord around its neck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cosmetic products were known to the people of the Indus Valley?

    <p>Face paint and collyrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crafts were the artists and craftsmen of the Indus Valley skilled in?

    <p>Metal casting and stone carving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature distinguishes the Dancing Girl statue from the Indus Valley?

    <p>Her hair is styled in a bun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal artifact is specifically mentioned as being significant from Mohenjodaro?

    <p>A bronze bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the craftsmanship of terracotta toys indicate about the Indus Valley civilization?

    <p>They had interests in aesthetic expressions and recreation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of various hairstyles and beards in the Indus Valley suggest?

    <p>Fashion and personal grooming were valued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the use of stone in construction at Dholavira signify?

    <p>Stone was chosen for its durability and aesthetic appeal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the surviving art objects from the Indus Valley tell us about their daily life?

    <p>There was a blend of creativity and functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indus Valley Civilization Art

    • The Indus Valley Civilization emerged in the second half of the 3rd millennium BCE.
    • Sites of the civilization include Harappa and Mohenjodaro in Pakistan and Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, Ropar, and Kalibangan in India.
    • Artists were skilled in sculptures, seals, pottery, jewellery, and terracotta figures.
    • The Indus Valley Civilization had a highly advanced civic planning system with grid-like patterns for houses, markets, storage facilities, offices, public baths, and a well-developed drainage system.

    Statues

    • Stone statues are rare but refined, mainly found in Harappa and Mohenjodaro.
    • A notable example is the bust of a bearded man, possibly a priest, wearing a trefoil-patterned shawl.
    • The bronze casting technique was widespread, using the "lost wax" method.
    • The Dancing Girl statue is a famous example of bronze casting.
    • Terracotta figures are more crude than stone and bronze, particularly in the central Indus Valley.
    • Gujarat and Kalibangan sites exhibit more realistic terracotta figures.
    • The Mother Goddess is a recurring motif in terracotta.

    Seals

    • Seals were made primarily from steatite but also agate, chert, copper, faience, and terracotta.
    • The seals feature animal figures, including unicorn bull, rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, bison, goat, buffalo, and sometimes trees or human figures.
    • The Pashupati Seal (or possibly a female deity) depicts a cross-legged figure with surrounding animals like an elephant, tiger, rhinoceros, buffalo, and antelope.

    Fashion and Crafts

    • The Indus Valley people practiced distinct hairstyles and beard-wearing was common.
    • They used cosmetics such as cinnabar, lipstick, and eyeliner.
    • The people were skilled in metal casting, stone carving, pottery making, and terracotta image creation with simplified motifs of animals, plants, and birds.

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    Explore the fascinating art and architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization, which thrived during the 3rd millennium BCE. Discover the skilled craftsmanship of sculptures, seals, pottery, and notable artifacts like the Dancing Girl statue. Learn about the significance of key sites such as Harappa and Mohenjodaro in understanding this advanced ancient society.

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