Art and Culture Notes to Prepare for UPSC Online
Art and Culture of India is a vast and diverse topic. Most of the time UPSC aspirants find the Art and Culture very difficult due to its diversity. The Art and Culture of India is largely linked with the Ancient and Medieval History of India.
As per latest trends, UPSC asks the question not directly but linked to Ancient, Medieval History of India and Current Affairs. First and the foremost candidate should have a thorough knowledge of UPSC Syllabus for Prelims as well as Mains exam.
Section 1 : Maurya Art + Post Maurya Art + Gupta Art + Cave Architecture + Temple Styles
- Architecture & Culture of India
- Indus Valley Civilization (2900 – 1700 BC)
- Mauryan Art and Culture
- Post Mauryan Art and Culture
- Gupta Age Art and Culture
- Cave Architecture in India (Rock Cut Caves)
- Temples Styles in North India (Nagara Style)
- Temple Architecture in South India – Dravida Style
Section 2 : Indo Islamic Architecture + Colonial Architecture
- Indo Islamic Architecture in Medieval India
- Imperial Style during Islamic Era in India
- Provincial Style During Islamic Era in India
- Mughal Period Architecture
- Deccan Style Architecture in Islamic Era
- Medieval Architecture Styles (Other than Indo-Islamic)
- Colonial Architecture – Modern India
Section 3 : Paintings, Theatre, Music, Dance, Religion, Philosophy
- Indian Paintings
- Classical Dances of India
- Folk Dances of India
- Theatre in India
- Six Schools of Indian Philosophy
- Religions in India
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