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What did some of the early European scholars find perplexing about Indian sculptures? |
The presence of grotesque figures with multiple arms and heads. The lack of color in the sculptures. The highly realistic representation of human forms. The absence of symbolism in the sculptures. |
The presence of grotesque figures with multiple arms and heads. |
It's worth recalling that in the 19th century, European scholars were initially perplexed by the sculptures depicting gods and goddesses in India. These depictions often featured figures with multiple arms, heads, or combinations of human and animal forms, which appeared grotesque to the scholars. |