Write a short note on the development of Pala art and its influence on Indian sculpture and painting.

Answer: The reign of the Pala dynasty (8th-12th century) is an important era of Indian art and culture. This period flourished prominently in the Bengal and Bihar region and sculpture, painting, and architecture flourished under the patronage of the Pala rulers.

Pala art was influenced by Buddhism, especially Mahayana and Vajrayana. It left its mark in India as well as Tibet, Nepal, and South-East Asia.

Pala Art

  • Sculpture: Stone (basalt), Bronze (Cire perdue technique), Terracotta
  • Painting: Manuscript painting, Mural painting
  • Influence: Tibet, Nepal, South-East Asia; Tantric symbols and Hindu deities; Realism, aesthetics and cultural diversity

Development of Sculpture

  • Stone Sculptures: Black ....
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