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The Evolution of Indian Sculpture Art

Since the ages, art has left a considerable impact on human civilizations. In the simplest words, art can be defined as the expression of human imagination in the visual form like sculpture or painting. Well, for each artist, the definition is unique. In the realm of art, the Indian subcontinent has an immense contribution. In fact, numerous forms of art have origins in India. Talking specifically about sculpture art, it is one of the vital art forms that has dramatically evolved over time. In the subsequent sections, we have discussed this evolution by talking about essential stages. Indus Valley civilization The inception of sculpture art in India dates back to Indus Valley civilization. The archaeologists have excavated vast quantities of steatite seals and terracotta sculptures at Harappa and Mohenjo Daro sites. Some prominent figures include animals, female dancers, foliage, and deities. That era’s artwork The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-Daro considered the most remarkable...