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Shiva and Parvati
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Bronze sculptures made during the Chola period (800s–1200s) are among the most celebrated and popular art forms of the Indian tradition. The sensual renditions of attenuated, youthful, and athletic forms are barely covered by garments and ornaments that move, yet cling to the bodies. The figures stand with a natural ease, and the volumes have been so skillfully rendered by the artists that they appear to be capable of walking the earth. Their serene and smiling expressions are completely idealized, leaving no mistake that these are gods, not humans.
| Artist / Maker | South India, Tamil Nadu, Viracholapuram |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1020–40 |
| Culture / Origin | South India, Tamil Nadu, Viracholapuram |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Base: 21.6 x 79.5 x 24.9 cm (8 1/2 x 31 5/16 x 9 13/16 in.); Part 1: 81.9 x 48.7 cm (32 1/4 x 19 3/16 in.); Part 2: 65.1 x 16.5 cm (25 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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