Question

mention some of the characteristic of chola art?

Answer 1

Chola art shows greater movement and rhythmic freedom of action within well-formed outlines.The human figures appear less abstract.The Cholas differentiate between the representation of gods and human portraits.The latter reveal distinctive individuality and character rather than an idealised type asin the case of gods.Decorative details, however, have become more elaborate.

Answer 2

Answer:

Artistic characteristics of Chola Art:-

1. Chola art shows greater mmovement and rhythmic freedom of action within wellformed outlines.

2. The human figures appear less abstract.

3. The Cholas differentiate between the representation of gods and human portraits.

4. The latter reveal distinctive individuality and character rather htan an idealised

type asin the case of gods.

5. Decorative details, however, have become more elaborate.

The Bridhadisvara Temple at Tanjavur built by Rajaraja the Great and the

Brihadisvara at Gangai- kondacholapuram erected by his son Rajendra I. They

were visited by Saiva and Vaisnava saints.

1. Hard stones of various qualities, like granite etc. went into their construction. A

number of earlier brick and timber structures were renovated in stone.

2. The whole temple stands on a bold ornate basement covered all over with

inscriptions.

3. A prominent molding divides the lower part of the vimana wall into two storeys.

Pilasters and niches containing statues decorate the exterior walls of each storey.

4. The famous Chola frescoes, a fine gallery with great artistic merit and

iconographic interest, cover the rest of the walls.

5. The upper passage contains a series of a hundred and eight sculptured panels on

its inner walls, all finished with relief sculpture expect the 27.

6. Besides sculpture and painting, long and well-inscribed epigraphs provide

interesting information about the history of the temple.

7. This is the greatest example of Chola Art, the architectural design takes

precedence over lavish detailed decoration.

The Sundaresvara at Tirukattalai, built during the reign of Aditya I in 873 A. D

1. Sculptural ornaments became more ornate and bold advancing from bas-relief to

figures almost in the round.

The Vijayalaya Cholesvaram at Narttamalai, named after the Vijayalaya, the first

great ruler of the dynasty.

A vinadhara Daksinamurti of the temple.