The Most Important Studies of Indian Sculpture and Carving

A. K. Coomaraswamy's book The Art of India is a seminal work in the study of Indian art and sculpture.

The Mughal period is not a major period of Indian sculpture, as the Mughals were primarily interested in architecture and painting.

The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is a famous sculpture from the Indus Valley Civilization, which is now in the National Museum, New Delhi.

Wood sculpture is not a major type of Indian sculpture, as wood is not a durable material and does not survive well in the Indian climate.

The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a famous rock-cut temple built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8th century CE.

Nalanda is not a major center of Indian sculpture, as it was primarily a center of learning and scholarship.

The Vishnu Anantashayana is a famous sculpture of a reclining Vishnu from the Gupta period, which is now in the State Museum, Lucknow.

Chola style is not a major style of Indian sculpture, as it is primarily a style of architecture.

The Nataraja is a famous sculpture of a dancing Shiva from the Chola period, which is now in the Bronze Museum, Chennai.

Ivory is not a major material used in Indian sculpture, as it is a rare and expensive material.

The Buddha Shakyamuni is a famous sculpture of a seated Buddha from the Pala period, which is now in the Indian Museum, Kolkata.

Portraiture is not a major theme in Indian sculpture, as it is considered to be a form of idolatry.

The Hoysala Musicians is a famous sculpture of a group of musicians from the Hoysala period, which is now in the Halebidu Museum, Karnataka.

Metal carving is not a major type of Indian carving, as it is a difficult and time-consuming process.

The Lotus Flower of Fatehpur Sikri is a famous carving of a lotus flower from the Mughal period, which is now in the Fatehpur Sikri Museum, Uttar Pradesh.