Maurya and Shunga Art c16.12
Maurya and Śuṅga Art c16.12
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c16.12
Fig. 11. Barhut (Nagod State, Baghelkhand). Medallion of a Rail-pillar. A dancing couple of Kinnaras. A rhythmically flowing linear movement unites these two figures into an integrated composition in which angles and straight lines dominate, and imparts to the scene the rhythm of dance that permeates not only the limbs and hangings of garments but the contours of the body as well. Their mask-like faces concèal the rhythm that is within. C. 150 B. C. Photo ; A. S. I.