About: Sculpture of Bangladesh

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Sculpture has been an indispensable part of Bangladeshi culture, historically part of the art of Bengal and Indian art. Bengal was at times an important centre influencing stone sculpture in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the post-Gupta and medieval periods. Terracotta reliefs are a particular local characteristic of Hindu temples (with figures) and mosques (without figures) in recent centuries.

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  • Sculpture has been an indispensable part of Bangladeshi culture, historically part of the art of Bengal and Indian art. Bengal was at times an important centre influencing stone sculpture in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the post-Gupta and medieval periods. Terracotta reliefs are a particular local characteristic of Hindu temples (with figures) and mosques (without figures) in recent centuries. The earliest sculptures in Bangladesh discovered so far date back to the 3rd century BC. Since ancient times, sculptures have been serving as a substantial manifestation of the profound heritage of Bangladeshi culture and history. (en)
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  • Sculpture has been an indispensable part of Bangladeshi culture, historically part of the art of Bengal and Indian art. Bengal was at times an important centre influencing stone sculpture in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the post-Gupta and medieval periods. Terracotta reliefs are a particular local characteristic of Hindu temples (with figures) and mosques (without figures) in recent centuries. (en)
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  • Sculpture of Bangladesh (en)
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