Consider the following statements regarding the IVC people metal sculp...
- Statement 1 is correct - A technique known as “Lost Wax Technique” or “cire-perdue” was used for this purpose.
- Statement 2 is incorrect - She sports a necklace and her hair is tied into a bun. She is standing in the “tribhanga” dance posture.
- Statement 3 is correct - Besides the figurine, bronze figures of a buffalo and a humped bull were also found.
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Consider the following statements regarding the IVC people metal sculp...
The correct answer is option 'A'.
Explanation:
1. Lost Wax Technique:
The statement is correct. The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) people used the Lost Wax Technique for creating sculptures. This technique involves creating a clay model of the desired sculpture, covering it with wax, and then covering the wax with another layer of clay. The clay is then heated, causing the wax to melt and drain out, leaving behind a hollow space. Molten metal, such as bronze, is then poured into this hollow space, taking the shape of the sculpture. Once the metal solidifies, the clay mold is broken, and the final sculpture is revealed.
2. Dancing Girl in Swastika Dance Posture:
The statement is incorrect. The dancing girl from Mohenjo-Daro, one of the most famous sculptures of the IVC, is not shown in the swastika dance posture. The dancing girl is depicted in a naturalistic posture, with her arms hanging by her sides and one leg slightly bent. She is wearing various ornaments and is believed to be a representation of a young girl or a priestess.
3. Bronze Animal Figures:
The statement is correct. The IVC people created bronze animal figures as well. These figures were made using the same Lost Wax Technique mentioned earlier. The animals depicted in these sculptures include bulls, humped bulls, rhinoceroses, and goats. These animal figures are considered to be important artistic and cultural representations of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
In conclusion, statement 1 and 3 are correct while statement 2 is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - 1 and 3 only.
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