Question

“To understand the meanings of sculptures, historians have to be familiar with the stories behind them”. Support the statement by giving examples from Hindu Art from 600 BCE to 600 CE.

Answer 1

1. Vaishnavism: Ten Avatars are sculpted, such as Vishnu with Sheshnag and Varaha saving the earth goddess (Aihole).
2. Shaivaism: Shiva sculptures in Linga.
3. Shiva sculptures in human form as well.
4. The Mahabalipuram picture of Durga.
5. Vasudeva sculpture: Krishna in Mathura.
6. Ellora Sculptures.
7. Temple of Kailash Nath.