Changing Iconography, Changing Identity - Images of Uma in Chola Bronze Sculpture

presented at the Virtual Museum of Images and Sound This exhibition focuses on diverse representations of Uma in Chola bronze sculptures, from her roles as a bride, wife, and mother to her more formidable incarnations like Durga and Kali. Chola bronze sculptures, integral to larger narratives, were created with specific ornamentation, gait, and posture to convey complex attitudes. While originally objects of worship, they are showcased as works of art, revealing the nuances of Chola iconography and Uma's evolving identities.