Question
Write about development of Indian Iconography.

Answer

  • The Kushana period from the 1st – 3rd century C.E. saw the rise of Mathura School of Art.
  • The Mathura School of Art laid the foundation of Indian iconography style.
  • The Kushana Kings made use of images of various deities on their coins.
  • During the Gupta period, the ieonographic rules were formulated and standards for sculptural- art were set.
  • The art of making bronze images was developed under the patronage of Chola Kings during 9th-13tji century.
  • Bronze idols of gods and goddesses like Siva-Parvati, Natraj, Lakshmi, Vishnu, etc. were made.

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