Karnataka soft sto
The artisans primarily used chloritic schist, a locally sourced soapstone that is soft when freshly quarried, allowing for incredibly detailed and delicate carvings. Over time, the stone hardens and preserves the intricate work for centuries.
This art form is best exemplified in the Chennakeshava Temple, a masterpiece of Hoysala architecture. The carvings include mythological scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavata Purana, as well as depictions of celestial dancers (apsaras), musicians, animals, and floral patterns. These works are known for their precision, realism, and ornamentation, often carved in high and low relief with incredible finesse.
Belur’s artisans developed techniques that allowed for deep undercutting and polished finishes, creating lifelike sculptures that seem to move and breathe. While rooted in temple architecture, the tradition extended to mantapas, pillars, ceilings, and shrines. The skill of these artists has influenced generations of sculptors across South India.
| Art Work | Beluru Shankar Soft Stone |
| Period of Practice | 14 th Centuary |
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| Colour | Gray and Black |
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| Decoration Material | Soft Stone |
| Theme | Spirituality, Animals, Ethnic, Art, and Mythology |
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| GI Tagged Info | Application No. 315 |
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| Country Of Origin | India |
| Region | Karnataka |
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