Heritage and History: Indian Art Traditions · Ancient to Medieval India

Temple Architecture and Sculpture

Examining the structural and symbolic elements of Indian temples and the craftsmanship of stone sculptures.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the architecture of a temple reflect the spiritual beliefs of its creators?
  2. 2What choices did the sculptors make to represent divine figures as both human and supernatural?
  3. 3How does the play of light and shadow affect our perception of stone carvings?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Indian Heritage - Temple Architecture and Sculpture - Class 9
Class: Class 9
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Heritage and History: Indian Art Traditions
Period: Ancient to Medieval India

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