Art, Sculpture & Rock Art
Hoysala temple carving
12th-13th c. CEHoysala artisansBelur, Halebidu (Karnataka)Karnataka
1101
Star-plan temples in soft soapstone carved with extraordinary detail.
- Dated
- 1101–1300
- As scholars put it
- 12th-13th c. CE
- Originator
- Hoysala artisans
- Source text
- Belur, Halebidu (Karnataka)
- Region
- Karnataka
- Discipline
- Art, Sculpture & Rock Art
- Evidence
- Documented
- Confidence
- High
- Verification
- Reference-cited
Meanwhile in the West
Among the most intricately carved buildings anywhere.
Fair to say
An artistic achievement.
Path to modern innovation
A pinnacle of ornamental stone carving.
Transmission
UNESCO-recognised.
Museum objects
Standing Vishnu as KeshavaUnreviewed
References
- 1ASI
- 2UNESCO
Further reading
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