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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)

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)

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)

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)