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Deeply ingrained in
the culture of any nation are its arts and crafts. And this
stands true with India too. If one were to take a tour through
the north and south of India, as well as from east to west, one
cannot but help gasp at the beautiful work of art in the temples
and heritage structures.
In fact, certain caves boast of the most exquisite paintings
done on stone, which have survived the harsh weathers of time.
There are numerous Indian paintings that fetch millions of
dollars when auctioned by prestigious international art dealers.
By and large traditional and historical
Indian art tells one the
story of India in those days. . |
Most of mythology is not just brought
down by the written scriptures, but we understand the characteristics of
the characters because of their fine pictorial depiction. We have been
able to put a face to our Gods and Goddesses because of the paintings
created in eras gone by.
Arts in India is a vastly studied subject, because the history of the
nation is better understood by the paintings that have survived the
ravages of times. There paintings of the way people lived, their
lifestyles, their dressing, their pastimes, as well as depictions of
their style of village life.
Not only that but even the life in the royal palaces have been put onto
various surfaces. In fact, if one visits the palaces of Rajasthan, the
walls are adorned with paintings of the royalty. There are portraits of
kings and queens.
The temples of India also have paintings of the Gods and Goddesses, of
then others that depict the various mythologies. The fact is that the
art of any country becomes a sort of signature of the life and times of
any understudy era.
This is interesting and yet so basic. While some would be enthralled by
the work of art, others would go into the depths to study the meaning of
the painting. And yet, there are students of art, who look into details
such as colors and textures, as well as media.
The arts of India have something or the other offer everyone. Even the
contemporary artists have so much to contribute to the modern day world
of art. Their creations are sold world over at international auctions.
They are also invited to exhibit their work. Thus India
art is not just limited to the
historic ones, but even those created in the present era, right now.
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