The Pallava architecture not only sets the standard in South India but has also greatly influenced the architecture of South East Asia, particularly Cambodia and Vietnam. Discuss.

Pallavas were one of the pioneers of south Indian / Dravidian architecture. Since they were great maritime power, their activities on the sea were mainly directed towards maintaining friendly relations and close contacts with the countries of South East Asia. Apart from ..

Kalighat School is a unique and delightful Blend of the Oriental and the Occidental styles of painting. Critically examine the key features of this school.

This Indian Style of painting originated in the vicinity of Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata in 19th century. Kalighat temple was considered the main centre around which the traditional artists known as ‘painters of cloth’ were concentrated. Later academic training institutions ..

With reference to ancient Indian art forms, throw light on the concept of Navarasa.

Rasa-Bhava is the central concept in Indian performing arts such as dance, drama, cinema, literature etc. Bhava means “to become”. Bhava is the state of mind while Rasa is the aesthetic flavour that results from that Bhava. The Bhava themselves ..

The discussion about the great seats of learning in ancient India is often confined to north and North West India, while such examples in South India don't find much attention. Throw light upon three great seats of learning that developed in ancient South India while highlighting their impacts on overall life in South.

Some of the great seats of learning in ancient South India and their impacts on overall life in South are as follows: Madurai Madura (Madurai) was the capital city of the Pandya kings; ancient Madurai can be traced back to the ..

Discuss the distinct features of Cheriyal Scroll Paintings which make it worthy of protection by Geographical Indications Registry.

This school of painting originated from Cheriyal, a place situated in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a modernized and stylized version of Nakashi art. A rich scheme of colours is used to depict the scrolls of narrative format ..

Bishnupur Temple Town

Bishnupur is famous for its beautiful terracotta temples. Bishnupur, the capital of the Hindu Mallabhum kings, was founded in the 8th century AD. Bishnupur gets its name from the Lord Vishnu, the deity of the Malla kings. The Malla kings, ..

Pala School represents the earliest examples of miniature painting in India. Discuss the key features of this school of painting.

Pala School represents the earliest examples of miniature painting in India. The Buddhist monasteries (mahaviharas) of Nalanda, Odantapuri, Vikramsila and Somarupa, patronized by Palas were great centres of Buddhist learning and art. The paintings are in the form a large ..

How does Mandu showcase the fact that humans adapt to their environment?

Mandu is an ancient city in the present-day Dhar district in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh. Mandu was the subdivision of the Taranga kingdom in the 11th century. It gained prominence under the Paramaras. Due to its strategic ..