What is the 'Lost Wax' (Cire Perdue) technique?

It is a process where a wax model is used to create a mold, which is then filled with molten metal, allowing for high detail in solid bronze statues.

Indian Bronze Sculpture

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which one of the following is considered to be the world's greatest iconographical creations made by sthapatis of South India, particularly during the Chola period?

The Nataraja bronze sculpture is considered the world's greatest iconographical creation from the Chola period, crafted with unparalleled skill by South Indian sthapatis.

Exam Year

1993

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_1993_33 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Which one of the following is considered to be the world's greatest iconographical creations made by sthapatis of South India, particularly during the Chola period?