Urban Aesthetics: Art of the Indus Valley · 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE

Sculptural Traditions: Bronze and Stone

Examining iconic pieces like the Dancing Girl and the Bearded Priest to understand early casting and carving.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the posture of the Dancing Girl convey a sense of movement and personality?
  2. 2What do the intricate details of the Priest King tell us about the social hierarchy of the time?
  3. 3What technical challenges did the lost-wax casting process present to ancient artisans?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Arts of the Indus Valley - Class 11
Class: Class 11
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Urban Aesthetics: Art of the Indus Valley
Period: 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE

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