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Art in the Gupta Empire

The Gupta empire stretched across north central and parts of southern
India. This empire existed between 320 and 550 C.E. The Gupta period is noted for achievements in the arts. The Gupta empire was not characterized by enormous material or wealth. They were characterized by creativity.The Gupta period is generally regarded as a classic peak of North Indian art for all the major religious groups.(Gupta)The Gupta empire was very good at art. Art in the
Gupta empire helped them become known as the golden age.

The Gupta empire was known for their paintings. The paintings were so important that no home was complete without a painting board.(Frey et. Al) This art form was an important part of life for noble families.(Frey et. Al)
Al) The Gupta sculpture were the best at giving shape to the images of the deities.(Ajay) This is another reason why art helped the Gupta empire become part of the golden age. The reason why the Gupta empire was known as the golden age was because of their architecture. The excellence of Gupta architecture can be seen in the temples of various Hindu gods.(Ajay) Most of the great examples of architecture have been lost to prosperity.(Ajay) The Hindu invaders destroyed most of their works. The famous Dashavatara temple at Deograh in Jhansi district of Utter Pradesh is considered the best, the body of the temple is covered with beautiful sculptor with many figures.

The Dashavatara temple is one of the earliest Hindu stone temples surviving today. This temple is also a good resource for examining Gupta style sculptures and art. The temple Deogarh is dedicated to Vishnu god. The temples were made out of stone, and brick consisting of a single cubical sanctum that sheltered the images within. Statuaries of the Vishnu were both sculpted in the interior and exterior walls of the temple. The style of this temple,

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