Hindu Iconography: Early Deities
Introduction to the early depictions of Hindu deities like Vishnu and Shiva, and their attributes.
Key Questions
- Analyze the symbolic meaning of the attributes held by early Hindu deities.
- Differentiate between the iconography of Vishnu and Shiva in early sculptural forms.
- Explain how the visual representation of deities communicated complex theological concepts.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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