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Sculpture and Art in India is found in a very refined form from the very early times. The sculptures are generally used to decorate the walls of temples or monuments. They can be also used as idols and statues to enshrine the temple or adorn a public area. The plethora of marvelous temples and other monuments are the outstanding masterpieces of rich Sculpture and Art in India. The Sculpture and Art in India provided beauty and grace to the otherwise plane and simple monument.
The noteworthy specimen of Sculpture and Art in India are the Ajanta and Ellora caves at Aurangabad in Maharashtra, the Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh, Konark Temple at Puri in Orissa and Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. These are only to name a few monuments that reflect the rich sculptural heritage of India.
Sculpture and Art in India has a diverse variety in its aspects, as it varies from region to region. And every region is known for its unique art form in India. The art can be the handicrafts and paintings. India has well-developed schools of arts like the Mathura School of Painting, Gandhara School of Painting, Mughal School of Painting, Pahari School of Painting and many other local schools of paintings and fine arts.
Sculpture and Art in India has another form known as the South Indian Bronzes. The art of bronze casting in South India had begun during the Pallava period but it reached its zenith only during the Chola period. Although they lack any delicate design and ornamentation, the Chola bronzes are more expressive, graceful and elegant.
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