Shows examples of carvings, statuary and sculpture to be found in religious temples and shrines in the Deccan area of Southern India. Hindu, Buddhist, Bravidiah and Muslem architecture are represented.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
322376
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India, South
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - India
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture, Hindu
Crafts & Visual Arts → Carving (Decorative arts)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, Indian
Crafts & Visual Arts → Temples
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Temples
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)