A Study on Animation Art Were Depicted in the Sculptures of Chola Temples

Abstract

The movies are surely the most widespread form of mass entertainment the world has ever known. Moreover, the techniques of the cinema especially in the way they are able to manipulate the factors of space and time have greatly influenced the techniques of other arts. But it is in its ability to record and arrange moving images that the art of the movies remains unique. From the beginning of cinema, movies showed the help of moving dolls behind the screen in the presence of light. Their movement of these shadows on the screen marked a new evolution. This technique was first used in Europe. These techniques captured moving images frame by frame. This technique of animation technology is hearty employed in modern days’ movies. Present day movies are incomplete without graphics and animation.“By citing the example of animation art seen in drawing on a pottery vessel found in Shahr-e Sookhteh(IRAN), Sistan 2100 BC now in the national Museum of Iran.” [1]. My paper discusses that similar evidence of animation art were depicted in the Sculptures of Chola period (Rajarajan II, 1146 AD-1163AD) at Iaravathisuvarar temple, Dharasuram, Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu.My research proves that the Ancient Tamils were frontrunners in the art of animation and entertainment depicted in the modern day animation techniques portrayed in Cinema.