Art, Sculpture & Rock Art
Konark Sun Temple
13th c. CEEastern Ganga artisansKonark (Odisha)Odisha
1201
A temple conceived as the Sun-god's colossal stone chariot with carved wheels and horses.
- Dated
- 1201–1300
- As scholars put it
- 13th c. CE
- Originator
- Eastern Ganga artisans
- Source text
- Konark (Odisha)
- Region
- Odisha
- Discipline
- Art, Sculpture & Rock Art
- Evidence
- Documented
- Confidence
- High
- Verification
- Reference-cited
Meanwhile in the West
A monumental synthesis of sculpture and architecture.
Fair to say
Parts have collapsed; some features are reconstructed.
Path to modern innovation
A marvel of temple design and stone carving.
Transmission
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
References
- 1ASI
- 2UNESCO
Further reading
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