The Golden Age: Buddhist and Hindu Sculptural Art · 3rd Century BCE to 6th Century CE

Mauryan Pillars and Lion Capital

Understanding the symbolism of the Ashokan pillars and their role in statecraft and religion.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the proportions of the Lion Capital evoke a sense of authority and stability?
  2. 2What symbolic meaning is conveyed by the wheel and the specific animals depicted on the abacus?
  3. 3How did the use of polished sandstone change the viewer's perception of monumental art?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Arts of the Mauryan Period - Class 11
Class: Class 11
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: The Golden Age: Buddhist and Hindu Sculptural Art
Period: 3rd Century BCE to 6th Century CE

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