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Indian Paintings Sadanga of Indian painting Around 1st century BC six Limbs of Indian Painting, were evolved, laying down the main principles of the art. Shadang or the six limbs of…
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Explore Art and Culture for UPSC preparation, covering Indian heritage, classical and folk arts, architecture, literature, and cultural history. Get essential notes and insights for UPSC exams
Folk Dances of India
Folk Dances of India Performed for any societal celebrations in villages, for any harvests of food or any celebrations. No particular complex steps to dance. A person without any particular…
Classical Dances of India
Classical Dances of India The principles of Indian Classical dance is derived from ‘Natya Shastra’ by Bharat Muni. He traces its origin from lord Bramha & dictated that Lord Bramha…
Musical Instruments in India
Musical Instruments in India Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, divides musical instruments into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. Tata Vadya Chordophones Stringed instruments…
Indian Music – Hindustani and Carnatic Music
Indian Music – Hindustani and Carnatic Music Some prominent Personalities & their prominent work – associated with the development of Indian music Earliest Indian music Sama Veda Slokas were put…
Colonial Architecture – Modern India
Colonial Architecture – Modern India Portuguese established impressive churches in Iberian style of architecture for ex. churches of Goa. Francis Church at Cochin (1510) is believed to be the first…
Medieval Architecture Styles (Other than Indo-Islamic)
Medieval Architecture Styles (Other than Indo-Islamic) Rajput Architecture Style Rajput palaces – built as innercitadels surrounded by the city and enclosed by a fortified wall as at Chittorgarh and Jaisalmer.…
Deccan Style Architecture in Islamic Era
Deccan Style Architecture in Islamic Era Hyderabad School Qutub Shahi and Nizam Shahi dynasties contributed greatly towards the development of the Deccan style of architecture. Charminar (1591) – Mohammed Quli…
