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Chola Bronze Sculpture: Sacred Art of the Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the world of Chola bronze sculpture, focusing on the iconic Nataraja figure and the master craftsmen of the period. They discuss how the Chola dynasty, at its height under Rajaraja I and his successors, became patrons of a flourishing bronze-casting tradition centered in Thanjavur and surrounding towns. The conversation covers the lost-wax process used to create these exquisite metal images, the religious and political significance of the bronzes as portable icons used in temple rituals and processions, and the relationship between temple patronage and…
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