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Apr 2023
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Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance

Accessible Art History
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In today's episode of Metropolitan Masterpieces, I'm examining a stunning statue of Shiva in the guise of Nataraja, Lord of the Dance.


For images and sources: https://www.accessiblearthistory.com/post/podcast-episode-87-statue-of-shiva-nataraja


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