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brass | antique finish | size 13.5 x 12 x 7.5 cm (h/w/d) | weight approx. 1.4 kg
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Sculpture "Indian God Ganesha", brass antique green finish
The four-armed, elephant-headed Ganesha is considered the god of wisdom, science, and arts. He is among the most popular deities in India, blessing new beginnings, as well as serving as a companion throughout various stages of life. He offers protection and helps in overcoming all obstacles, whether material or spiritual.
Made of brass with an antique green patina. Size 13.5 x 12 x 7.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 1.4 kg.
Producer: ars mundi Edition Max Büchner GmbH, Bödekerstraße 13, 30161 Hanover, Germany Email: info@arsmundi.de
The art of the entire Indian subcontinent, including present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, consists of a variety of art forms depending on region and religion. Indian art is one of the most significant artistic traditions in the world and is religiously determined. One of its most outstanding achievements includes the illustration of intimate contemplation as well as sensual joie de vivre. There are four culturally different phases:
The Harappan culture of north-western and northern India in the 3rd - 2nd century B.C., the periods of Indian antiquity up to the medieval India, the Indo-Islamic periods beginning with the Muslim conquests from the 12th and 13th centuries, and the modern era, that initiates the "Hindu Renaissance" and finally led to an internationally influenced modernity.
The Harappan culture (ca. 2500 - 1500 B.C.) was the first advanced civilization on Indian territory.
During the Vedic period from about 1200 B.C., the arrival of Aryan tribes led to the establishment of the famous Brahmanic caste system, which laid the foundation for both Hindu and Buddhist religions. This period also saw the first iron tools and finely painted ceramics.
The Maurya Period (4th - 2nd century B.C.) marked the early phase of state formation, which also coincided with the emergence of Buddhism. During this period, the first monumental architectonic and sculptural works, animal figures of the highest sculptural maturity were created. The artistic styles of stupas developed in the early Buddhist and early Hindu periods (around 100 - 75 B.C.). The Buddhist art styles forego the human representation of Buddha whereas in Hinduism of deities were created from the very beginning.
The early Hindu and Buddhist image worship fully developed in the Satavahana period from the 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
During the Gupta period (320 - 6th century), depictions of Buddha achieved a state of perfect inner contemplation. Hindu art produced representations of Shiva and Krishna with soft modelling and well-balanced proportions.
Medieval periods (7th - 13th century). The common religious traditions of India proved to be a culturally unifying foundation. The trinity of Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma became a central theme in artistic expression. In tantric art, Devi and Shakti took on a special role as cosmic female forces. By the end of the first millennium, Buddhism developed the esoteric Tantrayana school, where Bodhisattvas and Taras dominated the pantheon. The temple architecture of this time was adorned with elaborate figurative reliefs.
Indo-Islamic art developed from the 12th century onwards, however, remained dominated by Indian architects. The Mughal dynasty, founded by Babur in 1526, started to develop monumental fortress, palace and garden architecture, that was characterised by the use of precious materials (red sandstone, white marble).
A plastic work of sculptural art made of wood, stone, ivory, bronze or other metals.
While sculptures from wood, ivory or stone are made directly from the block of material, in bronze casting a working model is prepared at first. Usually, it is made of clay or other easily mouldable materials.
The prime time of sculpture after the Greek and Roman antiquity was the Renaissance. Impressionism gave a new impulse to the sculptural arts. Contemporary artists such as Jorg Immendorf, Andora, and Markus Lupertz also enriched sculptures with outstanding works.