Art of the Imperial CholasThe rule of the Chola dynasty in South India between the ninth and thirteenth centuries was a period of unparalleled creativity in Indian art. Known as the Golden Age of Tamil Culture, the Chola period produced dynamic royal personalities who shaped the artistic activity of theirtimes. Art of the Imperial Cholas examines the dynasty's architectural and sculptural achievements, which stand among the masterpieces of India. |
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| Title | Art of the Imperial Cholas |
| Author | Vidya Dehejia |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press, 1990 |
| ISBN | 0231515243, 9780231515245 |
| Length | 160 pages |
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