How the interaction between Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism resulted into the synthesis of Indian Culture in ancient India? Discuss with suitable examples while limiting your answer to only visual art forms.

In context with visual art forms, the depictions of semidivine spirits (Yakshas, Gandharvas and Kinnara) were quite popular at the advent of Buddhism and Jainism; and were gradually assimilated in these religions. Gandharvas are often depicted in flying postures in ..

What are the Shadanga and Chitrasutra traditions of ancient India in connection with ancient Indian Paintings?

Shadangas or six limbs of Indian Painting are as follows: Rupabheda: The knowledge of appearances. Pramanam: Correct perception, measure and structure/proportion. Bhava: Action of feelings on forms. Lavanya Yojanam: Infusion of grace, artistic representation. Sadradhyam: likeness or verisimilitude. Varnikabhanga: Artistic ..

Discuss the Basic Structure of a Hindu Temple outlining the key differences between Nagara, Dravida, Vesra, Gadag and Kalinga style of temple architecture.

A simple Hindu temple comprises the following the following parts essentially: Garbhagriha, Mandapa, Shikhara / Vimana and Vahana. The temples can be distinguished with the Shikhara or Vimana. On this basis, there are two types of temple viz. Nagara which ..

There is no adherence to rules so strictly in Folk music as compared to classical music. Elucidate

Folk music is very different from classical music. Unlike classical Indian music which is bound by certain laws and restrictions having a definite standard and scales, the folk music is not bound by laws or any set pattern. With flexibility ..

Point out the differences between the Asokan Pillar and the Achaemenian Pillar to show that the former is not an imitation of the latter.

Some art historians have emphasized foreign influence specially Persian (Achaemenian) influence on the court art of the Maurya Empire: Some similarities include: Ashoka got the idea of inscribing proclamations on pillars from the achaemenids. It has been pointed out that ..

Differentiate between Natya Dharmi and Lok Dharmi traditions as mentioned in ancient Indian scriptures.

Natya Dharmi and Lok Dharmi are two divisions of Abhinaya as per Natya Shashra. Natyadharmi means theatre oriented and ‘Lokadharmi’ means life oriented. Natyadharmi pertains to the conventions of the stage. According to the Natya Shastra, Natyadharmi is theatrical representation ..

Discuss the evolution, key features and notable contribution of the Deccani School of paintings.

The turbulent medieval times saw an exodus of artists to the South who were patronized by the regal houses over there and gradually, three distinct schools of art developed viz. Deccani, Mysore and Tanjore. The miniature painting style, which flourished ..

Discuss the contribution of Amir Khusro to Indian Music.

Amir Khusro was a Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya. He was a poet as well as prolific musician. He is regarded as the “father of qawwali”. He is also credited with enriching Indian classical music by ..