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... figures in a linear manner . But the eyes were made very prominent unlike the slanting eyes in Egyptian figures . At times the central figure was monumental and almost reaching the frame but later on he achieved a balance between the ...
... figures in a linear manner . But the eyes were made very prominent unlike the slanting eyes in Egyptian figures . At times the central figure was monumental and almost reaching the frame but later on he achieved a balance between the ...
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... figures of this kind were a common feature of traditional Indian painting not only in Rajasthan but all over India . Animal figures composed of females in intricate postures were equally common here . Another favourite theme , the ...
... figures of this kind were a common feature of traditional Indian painting not only in Rajasthan but all over India . Animal figures composed of females in intricate postures were equally common here . Another favourite theme , the ...
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... figures , birds and animals are made to enact out diverse scenes , each one imbued with lyricism ; each one a distinct melody . The lowermost panels display a pair of elephants in diverse lively postures ; their dramatic figures stand ...
... figures , birds and animals are made to enact out diverse scenes , each one imbued with lyricism ; each one a distinct melody . The lowermost panels display a pair of elephants in diverse lively postures ; their dramatic figures stand ...
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