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"The sculpture at Ajanta Caves despite being among the finest ever created in India, has often not given the attention it deserves."Evaluate.

The paintings of Ajanta are known to be the fountainhead of all the classic paintings of Asia. Ajanta’s paintings occupy the pre-eminent position in the mural traditions of...

January 20, 2023

In what way, the sculptures at Sanchi Stupa were different from Bharhut?

The best examples of Buddhist stupas are found at Amaravati, Sanchi, Barhut and Gaya. Around 100 B.C., a great stupa was made at Bharhut, in the eastern part...

January 19, 2023

Discuss the salient Features of the Temple Architecture of Badami Chalukyas and Western Chalukyas.

The Badami Chalukya era was an important period in the development of South Indian architecture. Their style of architecture is called “Chalukyan architecture” or “Karnata Dravida architecture”. The...

January 19, 2023

'The Taj Mahal is a poem in marble, a romantic conception of heavenly beauty on earth.' Give a critical account of its architecture and picturesque setting to bring out its two aspects mentioned in the above quotation.

Taj Mahal is a living monument of the perfect synthesis of the Islamic and Indian styles of architecture. The master-piece of Shah Jahan’s art remains the Taj Mahal...

January 19, 2023

Mauryan court-art, with all its dignified bearing, monumental appearance and civilized quality, forms but a short and isolated chapter of the history of Indian art. Discuss.

The most important function of the Mauryan pillars was to impress and over-awe the populace with the power and majesty of its rulers. This is evident from the...

January 16, 2023

Write a note on the Utsava Murtis tradition and Tamalana System with reference to ancient metal sculpture in India.

In the early medieval period, a great relationship of adoration and love was developed between devotees and the deities worshipped in the Brahamanical traditions. The human form of...

January 14, 2023

Mention the distinctive features of Vesara style and discuss how it developed under the Chalukyas and the Hoysalas describing the architecture of one temple of each dynasty.

The Vesara style has characteristics of both the Northern as well as Dravidian temple architecture. It has spire shaped structure on top known as the Shikhara.  The salient...

January 13, 2023

Kusana period is known for rise of a new art movement with abundant dimensions and creativity. Examine.

The rise and growth of the Kushans as a political power (1st century to 3rd century AD) coincided with a great cultural ferment in the region. The age...

January 11, 2023

While keeping in focus Kautilya's Arthashastra, examine the fort architecture of ancient India. What major changes occurred in the same after advent of Muslim conquerors? Examine.

Arthashastra has listed the following types of forts: Jala-durga(Water fort) Antardvipa-durga(island fortress): surrounded by natural (sea or river) water bodies. Sthala-durga(plain fortress): surrounded by artificial moats or irrigated...

January 1, 2023

Critically examine the impact of religious and spiritual themes on the evolution of Indian art forms.

Indian painting traditions are deeply intertwined with religious and spiritual themes, reflecting the cultural and philosophical ethos of their respective eras. These themes serve not only as subject...

January 24, 2022

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