One of the oldest and highly developed of all art forms is Tanjore painting. Tanjore is a type of drawing, which imitates the works of the ancient artists from the Civilization that originated in South India. The art of Tanjore was largely responsible for the creation of the . The earliest evidence of this art …
Paintings of West Bengal are also known as Kali Paintings or Kalighat. The term ‘Kali’ is believed to be derived from the God ‘Kali’ found in the mythological epics of India. West Bengal was under the Bengal Presidency during the British rule, and there are many examples of British colonial architectural and art work in …
Painting forms in India are available for the more creative artist of Indian origin, who needs to learn new techniques in the field of art. The most famous among such artists are those of Rajasthan where Raja-Punjabi painting has emerged as a unique form of artistry. The most famous among the Indian painting forms is …
There are five major sculpture styles in India, the main of which is obviously the Indian Pale Horse Sculpture Style, the other four styles are the Mesmeric Indian Sculpture Style, the Nanda Karam Character Sculpture Style, the Indus Valley Civilization Style and the Modern Art Sculpture Style. As already mentioned there are several differences between …
In the Indian tradition of architecture and sculpture, there are seven main types of sculpture that are used to portray different concepts. These include Indian temple sculpture, Indian wooden sculpture, cylinder sculptures, tile sculptures, stupas and pottery sculptures. Each of these sculpture types has a unique story to tell and depict an ideal of beauty …
In India, sculptures and designs in wood carving have been prevalent since ages. People from various religions, races and backgrounds have preserved this art that has evolved through time. Indian temple sculptures and Indian wood carving have great religious significance, but with the advent of modern technology, people are able to show more variety of …
Among the various types of sculptures that have come to symbolize and represent India, the ones that have emerged as the most popular ones are the ones that depict the concept of gods and goddesses. Being sculpted out of bronze, these statues were found to be a more refined and modern version of the ancient …
The world of sculpture is diverse, there are many types of sculpture, all of which are made from different materials and used for different purposes. Each type has a different meaning to its users. However, it is not hard to find a sculpture that you love, if you know where to look. The three main …
“Contemporary,” in the narrower sense of America and Europe, refers to the cultural currents that have shaped the character of contemporary societies. It thus includes political, technological, and socio-economic currents that collectively have shaped the way we live our lives in the US and Europe. Current history thus reflects here the interactions among such cultural …
Jazz dance is steeped in the history of Africa. The early slaves of Africa formed the basis of the modern day jazz dance form in the form of hip-hop. The African peoples traditionally believed in the use of the body as a way of expressive dance expression and created music and dance as part of …