Art, Sculpture & Rock Art
Khajuraho temple sculpture
c. 950-1050 CEChandela artisansKhajuraho (Madhya Pradesh)Madhya Pradesh
950 CE
Temples covered in intricate sculpture depicting deities, life and eros.
- Dated
- 950 CE–1050
- As scholars put it
- c. 950-1050 CE
- Originator
- Chandela artisans
- Source text
- Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh)
- Region
- Madhya Pradesh
- Discipline
- Art, Sculpture & Rock Art
- Evidence
- Documented
- Confidence
- High
- Verification
- Reference-cited
Meanwhile in the West
Renowned globally for sculptural richness.
Fair to say
An artistic achievement.
Path to modern innovation
A high point of medieval Indian temple art.
Transmission
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
References
- 1ASI
- 2UNESCO
Further reading
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