Features and Evolution of Miniature Paintings in India

Art and Culture, Miniature Paintings, Features of Miniature Paintings, Evolution of Miniature Paintings in India, Schools of Miniature Paintings Features and Evolution of Miniature Paintings in India Miniature paintings are special works of art because they are delicate handmade paintings, much smaller in size than a normal painting. This is indeed the hallmark of these … Read more

European, Portuguese, Danish, and British Influence on Indian Art

European Influence, Portuguese Influence, British influence, Danish Influence on Indian Art, Art and Culture,  European, Portuguese, Danish, and British Influence on Indian Art European Influence The European colonists brought with them to India, concepts of their World View and whole baggage of the history of European architecture- Neo-classical, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance. The initial structures … Read more

Development of Indo-Islamic Art and Architecture in India

Development of Indo-Islamic Art and Architecture in India The beginning of Islamic architecture is the tale of the Muslim invasion in India which to a great extent reshaped the whole architectural element of India. The earliest attack in India took place in the 8th century, when much of the lower Indus territories came under the … Read more

Gupta’s Art Contribution in Indian Architecture

Gupta’s Art Contribution in Indian Architecture  Gupta’s Art Contribution in Indian Architecture,Temple Sculpture,Vishnu temple at Tigora,Shiva Temple at Bhumar, Paravti temple at Kubir, Paravti temple at Kubir,Dashavatara temple at Deogarh,Main Features of the Gupta Art Gupta’s Art Contribution in Indian Architecture This period is regarded as the most creative phase so far as art was … Read more

Contributions of Indus Valley in Art and Architecture

Contributions of Indus Valley in Art and Architecture Indus Valley art and architecture, Contributions of Indus Valley in Art and Architecture, Indus valley period, Important seals of Indus Valley, Ornament of Indus Valley, Contributions of Indus Valley in Art and Architecture  Indus Valley art and architecture, which have evolved through centuries, is the result of … Read more

Chola art is an Important part of Indian Art

Chola art is an Important part of Indian Art  Chola art is an Important part of Indian Art, Features of Chola Art, Important Temples of Cholas, Brihadisvara Temple,The Temple of Gangaikondacholapuram, The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram Chola art is an Important part of Indian Art Many temples had been built by the Chola kings throughout … Read more

North-West Indian Folk Dances

North-West Indian Folk Dances North-West Indian Folk Dances Kalbelia Dance One of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by the Kalbelia snake-charmers community. The Kalbelia dancers wear long black skirts embroidered with silver ribbons. As they spin in circle, their body sways acrobatically, sway sinuously to the accompaniment of Pungi, dufli and plaintive … Read more

Folk Dances of South-West India

Folk Dances of South-West India South-West India  Today here we are provide a little information regarding folk dances of South-West India i.g. Dollu Kunitha,Ritual Dance,Ghode Modni,Tranagmel,Lava Dance of Minicoy, Folk dances and Tribal Dances in India Dollu Kunitha (Karnataka) It is a popular drum dance of Karnataka in which, large drums are decorated with coloured cloth … Read more

Modern Indian Music and Folk Music

Modern Indian Music and Folk Music With the British rule came western music, Indians adopted some of their instruments such as violin and clarinet to suit the demands of Indian music. Orchestration of music on stage is a new development. Use of cassettes replaced oral transmission of tunes and ragas. Modern Indian music Performances which … Read more