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Survey of Arts and Crafts of Rajasthan: Techniques of Important Crafts and their Adaptations to Modern Use -- Stone
| Title: | Survey of Arts and Crafts of Rajasthan: Techniques of Important Crafts and their Adaptations to Modern Use -- Stone | | Author: | Kalia, Surendra | | Publication: | Marg | | Enumeration: | Vol. 18 Issue no. 1; December 1964, p. 38-41 | | Abstract: | The tradition of stone carving in Rajasthan is traced to the Ashokan inscription of 3rd century BCE found in Bairat (near Jaipur). Rajput sculpture developed through the initial decorative motifs, adaptation of Hindu art styles from east, central, and south India, late Gupta elements, the medieval style of the 15th to early 17th centuries, and the sensual aesthetic style of the 18th and 19th centuries under the influence of the Krishna Gopal cult. The temple carvings at Nagari (Udaipur), Abaneri (Jaipur), Paranagar (Alwar), Baroli (Kota), Mount Abu, and Chittorgarh illustrate the perfection of Rajput sculpture. Today, the art still thrives, with centres at Jaipur, Dungarpur, and Jaisalmer. Jali work or tracery is practised all over Rajasthan. Source of Abstract: Provided by Publisher | | See Also: | | Tools: |
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