The Chola bronze sculptures considered as the most refined. Why?

Chola-period bronzes were created using the lost wax technique. Although bronze casting has a long history in south India, a much larger and a much greater number of bronze sculptures were cast during the Chola period than before, further attesting ..

How Buddhism can be one of the integrative factors for Pan-Asianism ideology?

21st century is referred as Asian Century. An effective cooperation and integration of Asian countries can give a new narrative to the Asian led 21st century. Buddhism can be one of the integrative factors for the development of Pan-Asianism because ..

"The Ajanta caves show two clear-cut phases of paintings with depiction of Buddha". Discuss.

Ajanta caves are a classic example of painting wherein both the phases of Buddhist art is very well depicted. It can be classified into two phases namely the Hinayana phase (Uniconic) and the Mahayana phase (Iconic).  Hinayana is the earlier ..

The seals discussed in Harappan excavations form an impressive part of the surviving examples of Harappan arts. Justify by giving suitable examples.

The seals form an impressive part of the surviving examples of Harappan art. The number so far discovered in excavation must be around 2,000. Of these the great majority have an animal engraved on them, and a short inscription. The ..

Discuss the circumstances in which Company School of Paintings developed in India. Enumerate its salient features and subjects.

During the later part of the 18th century, the British East India Company had firmly established its political dominion in India. A large number of employees of the East India Company arrived in India and as they accommodated themselves here, ..

What factors led to the amalgamation of the foreign and indigenous styles of architectures in medieval India. Critically examine the outcome of this amalgamation.

Factors led to the amalgamation of the foreign and indigenous styles There were three important factors which led to the amalgamation of the foreign and indigenous styles of architectures: Muslim rulers had to employ Indian architects and masons Early Muslim ..

Write short note on musical stone pillars in temples.

Indian temples are very famous for their musical stone pillars. These beautiful pillars emit musical notes when tapped, which makes these temple pillars unique and exceptional. These gracefully carved and highly decorated stone pillars are considered to be audio marvels. ..

Which forms of secular architecture evolved during medieval times? What significance did these buildings have in the sociocultural lives of contemporary people?

An Architecture would be considered secular if it can be accessed by believers of all religion. The Indo-Islamic architecture is one such form .undoubtedly it had the influence of Persian and Turkish elements, still it was largely Indian in its ..