History & Civics
The Harappan Civilisation contributed greatly to art and craft. Discuss examples like the "Dancing Girl" statue and the painted pot from Lothal. How do these show their artistic skills and craftsmanship?
Answer
Dancing Girl — The bronze figure of a dancing girl, with her right hand on her hip, is a masterpiece of the Indus Art of Sculpture. She is wearing necklaces, and some bangles in her left arm. Her hair is styled neatly into a bun, and her head is slightly tilted backward. This shows the excellent skills of the sculptors.
Painted Pot — The art of pottery had reached its high watermark. Pottery was made on the wheel, and was, therefore, regular in shape. The Harappan potter was a skilled craftsman and produced plain, coloured and glazed pottery.
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(c) Buildings
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