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In this article, we discuss the Indo-Islamic architecture, which is also known as Indo-Saracenic architecture. This is the last chapter (8th) of the NCERT textbook 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - Part 1. This post finishes our task of covering the highlights of the book in an exam-friendly … [Read more...] about Indo-Islamic Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)

In this article, we discuss the Indian Bronze Sculptures. The post deals with bronze casting techniques, bronze sculptures in North and South India, and some of the important examples of bronze sculptures like Nataraja. As you rightly guessed, this article is a part of the Indian Culture series … [Read more...] about Indian Bronze Sculpture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)

In this mega-article, we shall discuss about the Indian temple architecture and sculpture in detail. This post is a part of the Indian Culture compilation based on the NCERT text book 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - Part 1. In the previous articles we have discussed about the Later Mural … [Read more...] about Temple Architecture and Sculpture – Hindu, Buddhist and Jain (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)

In this article titled 'Later Mural Traditions', we discuss about the mural traditions developed in India after the initial mural traditions of Ajanta, Ellora, and other such sites.  This article is a part of the Indian Culture series based on the NCERT text book 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - … [Read more...] about Later Mural Traditions (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)

The post Mauryan trends in Indian art and architecture marked the emergence of various regional schools of art and the fusion of indigenous styles with external influences. After the decline of the Mauryan Empire, Indian art and architecture saw significant developments and shifts in styles. Read … [Read more...] about Post Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)