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| Article Name : | | | NARRATIVE SCULPTURES OF NORTH CANARA REGION OF KARNATAKA | | Author Name : | | | Vinayak N. Naik , Mugali, S.Y. | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | GRT-3785 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile View PDF In browser | | Abstract : | | | The North Canara region of Karnataka has been specially identified in the narrative sculptural art. Geographical conditions and diverse culture of this region influenced the narrative sculpture. Here artist has used locally available materials like stone and wood for the carvings of narratives. In this paper an attempt is made to highlight the narrative sculpturas of North Canara region, with special reference to wooden narratives, narrative sculptures of Hero stones, narratives in temples and erotic sculptures. The study covers the period from early times to early 17th century. The area of study as mentioned confined to North Canara regions of Karnataka and it mainly focused on the Haldipur, Hegde, Dhareshwar, Manjaguni, Sodigadde, Kogre, Shirali, rural areas of Udupi, Gokarna, Kekkar and etc. | | Keywords : | | |
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