World Heritage is the designation for places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity. Read to know more. The pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, the Taj Mahal in India, the Grand Canyon in the USA, and the Acropolis in … [Read more...] about UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Names from India
Indian History Notes
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
List of Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India - arranged state-wise. Have you heard of Aranmula Kannadi which is a unique handicraft from Kerala OR Kanchipuram Sarees of Tamil Nadu OR Madhubani Paintings of Bihar? All these are unique products from a particular location. Such products … [Read more...] about Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
Indo-Islamic Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
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)
Indian Bronze Sculpture (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)
Temple Architecture and Sculpture – Hindu, Buddhist and Jain (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)
Later Mural Traditions (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)
Post Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture (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)
Arts of Mauryan Period (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
The Arts of Mauryan Period are the surviving examples that provide valuable insights into the artistic achievements and cultural values of the Mauryan Empire. While many architectural and artistic creations from the Mauryan period have been lost over time, some notable examples provide insights into … [Read more...] about Arts of Mauryan Period (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Arts of Indus Valley Civilization (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this post, let's see the arts of Indus Valley Civilisation as part of the Indian Culture notes based on the NCERT text ‘An Introduction to Indian Art’ – Part 1. A detailed note about the features, sites, society, religion etc. of Indus Valley Civilisation has already been published on this … [Read more...] about Arts of Indus Valley Civilization (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Prehistoric Era Art – Rock Paintings (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Indian Culture is a vast subject in which there are many sub-areas like art, architecture, sculpture, philosophy, science etc. Not all books on Indian culture and heritage in the market are reader-friendly. Then how can an aspirant study culture topics? We suggest aspirants start from the book … [Read more...] about Prehistoric Era Art – Rock Paintings (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
