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प्रश्न
India is well-known for its deep-rooted tradition in arts and crafts. Substantiate this statement by a brief mention of the following:
Harappan Metal-craft.
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उत्तर
Indians have learned quite a lot in the field of art and craft from the Harappan art and craft which is discussed as under:
Harappan Metalcraft: The Harappan people were quite familiar with the art of using metals like—gold, silver, and copper. Smiths of various kinds possessed technical skill in producing beautiful jewelry; in boring carnelian beads; in casting metals and in creating alloys. A high aesthetic sense is revealed in the exquisite designs of gold ornaments like—necklaces, armbands, bangles, girdles, silver bracelets, and earrings worn by the Harappan women. The artisans smelted bronze and produced vessels of fine quality. Copper vessels were made from sheet metal.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What evidence has been found to suggest that the Harappan people were familiar with the art of writing?
Mention any two features to suggest that the Harappan people enjoyed a higher standard of civic amenities than those of Mesopotamia.
Mention any three features that led to the emergence of civilisation.
Why is the Harappan Civilisation called so?
What types of weights and measures did the Indus people use?
State two features of the trade in the Indus Valley Civilisation.
How do we know that the Harappans believed in animal worship?
With reference to Harappan Culture, answer the following question:
Discuss briefly how the Harappan Civilisation was discovered.
In respect of the chief features of the Harappan Civilisation, write short notes on the following:
Town planning.
With reference to public buildings of Harappan Civilisation, answer the following question:
How were the granaries built and what was their importance?
