Theory Unit 2 · Temple sculpture, bronzes and Indo-Islamic architecture
Explore Indian temple sculpture from the 6th to 13th centuries, with examples including Descent of Ganga, Trimurti, Lakshmi Narayana, the Konark Cymbal Player and Dilwara’s Mother and Child. Study bronze casting and the Chola-period Nataraja, then examine architectural features of Qutub Minar and Gol Gumbaz.
Compare: How do material, scale, setting and technique shape the viewer’s experience of a sculpture and a building?
Apply and revise
Connect the key term to the unit context. Explain the relationship between the concept and an example, and use evidence or a stated condition in your answer.
Check your understanding: Define the central idea, explain it using a relevant example, and identify one limitation or condition that changes its application.
Practice
- Summarise the main concept in your own words.
- Apply it to a short real-life or classroom example and justify your reasoning.
- Write one question that would help you check the accuracy of your explanation.