List of Indian Sculptures Filmed:
Serpent King (Nagaraja) and Queen
Bihar
9th century, Pala Dynasty
gabbro
Museum Purchase with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bimel, Jr.
1998.55
Lower Torso of a Yakshi (Nature Spirit)
Mathura
2nd century
red sandstone
Bequest of Mary M. Emery, by exchange
1982.119
Buddhist Relief
Gummadidurru, Andhra Dynasty
2nd century
limestone
Anonymous Gift
1952.187
Seated Buddha
Gandhara
2nd--3rd century
gray schist
The William T. and Louise Semple Collection
1962.455
Shiva Nataraja
South India
16th--17th century
Bronze
Gift of George Warrington in memory of Elsie Holmes Warrington
1940.1079
Shiva and Parvati
Kashmir
10th or 11th century
gray schist
Museum Purchase: Lawrence Archer Wachs Trust and funds provided by Carl and Alice Bimel
2002.496
Jain Shrine
Patan/Gujarat
early 17th century
carved wood, painted and gilded
The William T. and Louise Taft Semple Collection
1962.459
Wishing Jewel Parshvanatha
Gujarat
1738
stone
Lent by the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio: Bequest of George H. Clark
L11.2000
Julia D. Vienhage & Preeti J. Thakar
Notes:
Artistic tradition of India is rich in its content and diversity, spanning a period of over five thousand years, and extending its roots from Delhi to Chennai, and from Mumbai to Calcutta.
Visual arts of India hold a pride of place in the world of art. And irrespective of the origin in different times and regions, there is something immediately recognizable as Indian in these artifacts. The ‘Indianness’ comes from a common cultural thread, a certain general view of man’s nature and purpose.
Since the Indus period, India has boasted a well developed heritage in all forms of arts, including architecture, literature, sculptures, painting, music, dance, and theatre. All of these were handed down traditionally by word of mouth, giving rise to clans specializing in a particular discipline.
This show will introduce you to the art and culture of India, present the artwork, explain the symbolism, significance and meaning behind which will provide a peek into the minds of those artists from India.
These artifacts come from Cincinnati Art Museum. This show will feature
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Indian Art from Ancient Times
•Early Indian Art
•Mediveal Indian Art
•And 15th to 19th Century Indian Art
