Despite the abundance
of artifacts discovered in Indus Valley civilization towns, things that may be
considered as works of art are surprisingly few.
There are no signs of decorating within or outside the
structures, and no monumental architecture has been uncovered.
Several stone statues of:
- Male torsos,
- The head and torso of a bearded man,
- A copper statue of a young woman naked except for bangles and jewelry (said to be a "dancer" because her arms and legs are lifted),
- Statues of women with elaborate headdresses believed to be icons for a Mother Goddess cult,
- And images of plants, animals, and humans carved into the walls of Harappa, a city on the Ravi River.
The latter exhibit delicate and fairly realistic
work, demonstrating both a high level of skill in stone working and the ability
to create realistic figural figures.
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