Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
art
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Mauryan_rulers
|
| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
stone sculptures
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
3rd century BCE
|
| gptkbp:features |
symbolism
iconography elaborate gateways naturalistic forms decorative pillars ornate capitals |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mauryan art
|
| gptkbp:illustratedBy |
gptkb:Barabar_Caves
gptkb:Didarganj_Yakshi gptkb:Great_Stupa_at_Sanchi gptkb:Sarnath_Lion_Capital |
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Ashoka_Pillars
monumental architecture carvings frescoes historical narratives inscriptions public works reliefs floral designs cultural exchanges Stupas geometric patterns Jain art mythological themes sacred sites animal motifs terracotta figurines architectural monuments Cave architecture sacred relics pilgrimage sites Buddhist_sculptures |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Southeast_Asian_art
Tibetan_art Central_Asian_art subsequent_Indian_art |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:maintainedBy |
museums
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
highly polished stone
|
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:Maurya_Empire
|
| gptkbp:reflects |
religious beliefs
cultural values political power |
| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:Jain_Tirthankaras
Buddha royalty |
| gptkbp:research |
archaeologists
art historians |
| gptkbp:usesTechnology |
sandstone
marble brick |