INDIAN BRONZE ART
1.Early Techniques: The cire-perdu or lost-wax casting process, crucial for bronze sculpting, was developed during the Indus Valley Civilization around 2500 BCE.
2.Alloy Creation: Alongside casting, ancient Indians mastered the creation of bronze alloy using copper, zinc, and tin.
3.Diverse Iconography: From the second to the sixteenth century, Indian artisans created bronze statues of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain deities, which were primarily used in ritual worship.
4.Aesthetic Attributes: These sculptures are noted for their exquisite beauty and aesthetic appeal, showcasing the advanced skill of Indian sculptors.
1.Dancing Girl of Mohenjodaro: Dated to 2500 BCE, this figure is notable for its dynamic tribhanga posture and simplified tubular limbs.