Medieval Indian art on show at Royal Academy
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.
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