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Medieval Indian art on show at Royal Academy
By   IANS
Wednesday,08 November 2006, 00:00 hrs
           
            


London: An exhibition of rare works of art from the Chola dynasty of medieval south India is on display at London's prestigious Royal Academy.

This is Britain's first ever exhibition specifically dedicated to the bronze sculptures of the Chola dynasty. The exhibition is a comprehensive presentation of Chola bronzes from the 9th to the 13th centuries.


The exhibition comprises around 40 sculptures drawn from international institutions and private lenders in India, Europe and the U.S.

The exhibition will continue into next year - the 60th anniversary of India's independence.

"The exhibition will show UK art lovers for the first time that the Cholas were great patrons of the arts, who oversaw an extensive programme of temple construction," said a Royal Academy spokesperson.

The Chola dynasty ruled primarily in southern India until the 13th century.

The Cholas were at the height of their power during the 10th, 11th and 12th centuries. The Chola kings were avid builders and envisioned the temples in their kingdoms not only as places of worship but also as centres of economic activity.

The Royal Academy does not receive financial support from the state or the crown. One of its principal sources of revenue is hosting temporary public art exhibitions. These are of the highest quality, comparable to those at the National Gallery, the Tate Gallery and leading art galleries outside Britain.

The academy also hosts an annual Royal Academy summer exhibition of new art, which is a well-known event on the London social calendar.




     
   
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