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Pillars - Mauryan pillars were known for their polished surface, capital figures and were erected at various places.
Example: Sarnath pillar, Lauriya Nandgarh, Megaut etc.
Caves - Many rock-cut caves were built during mauryan era as rest places and given as donation to monks.
Example: Barabar nagajini caves.
Sculpture - Yaksha, Yakshini figures dominated the sculptures in this era.
Besragar Yaksha, Yakshi.
Pottery - Northern black pottery was prevalent and was used for various purposes.
Mauryan art and architecture laid the foundations of Indian art and architecture which was later continued by later-Mauryas, Guptas, chalukyas etc.
in this era.
Besragar Yaksha, Yakshi
Pottery - Northern black pottery was prevalent and was used for various purposes.
Mauryan art and architecture laid the foundations of Indian art and architecture which was later continued by later-Mauryas, Guptas, chalukyas etc.
- Provides specific examples for each art form
- Mentions continuation of Mauryan traditions
- Covers multiple art forms comprehensively
- Establishes importance of Mauryan period as foundational
Yarasi Tusharika
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Salient aspects of Architecture from ancient to modern times
Mauryan architecture - Pillars and Caves
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