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Indian Art

This document provides information about periods of Indian art history. It discusses the Ancient Period from 3900 BCE to 1200 CE, noting bronze and copper statuettes and steatite seals from early civilizations. It describes the Ajanta Caves, known for paintings and sculptures from the 2nd century BCE to 600 CE. The Classical Period from the 5th to 6th centuries is noted for the development of Shiva as a cosmic dancer. The Islamic Ascendancy/Transitional Period saw the emergence of great Indian epics. The Mogul Period in the 16th century contributed architecture like the Taj Mahal. Diwali, the Hindu New Year festival celebrated in October/November with lights, is also summarized.

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Indian Art

This document provides information about periods of Indian art history. It discusses the Ancient Period from 3900 BCE to 1200 CE, noting bronze and copper statuettes and steatite seals from early civilizations. It describes the Ajanta Caves, known for paintings and sculptures from the 2nd century BCE to 600 CE. The Classical Period from the 5th to 6th centuries is noted for the development of Shiva as a cosmic dancer. The Islamic Ascendancy/Transitional Period saw the emergence of great Indian epics. The Mogul Period in the 16th century contributed architecture like the Taj Mahal. Diwali, the Hindu New Year festival celebrated in October/November with lights, is also summarized.

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Unit III

South, Central, and West Asian Arts


Lesson 1

Periods of Indian
Art
Activity 1:
Lines and Curves
(Map of Life)
Materials

 Oslo paper
 Pen, pencil or colored pencils

Directions
1. Recall some of your remarkable
childhood memories.
2. Using the diagram, sketch or draw
the places that have been a part of
your life and are of interest to the
members of your family.
Guide Questions
1. Why are those places important
to you and your family? How did
you reach those places?
2. What features made those places
memorable to you and your
family?
Guide Questions

3. How did these places affect you


and the other members of your
family?
4. What type of lines can you see on
your sketch?
Periods of Indian Art
 Ancient Period
 Classical Period
 Islamic Ascendancy / Transitional
Period
 Mogul Period
Ancient Period
3900 BCE – 1200 CE
Ancient Period

Evidences of early civilization:


• bronze and copper statuettes
• steatite seals
These evidences show vigor and concern
for surface texture as constantly
characterized in Indian art.
AJANTA CAVES

 are 30 rock-cut cave


monuments
 date back from the 2nd century
BCE to the 600 CE
 located in Maharashtra, India
 Paintings and sculptures are
considered to be masterpieces of
Buddhist religious art, as well as
frescos that are reminiscent of
the Sigiriya paintings in Sri
Lanka.
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves
Ajanta Caves
Classical
Period
5th – 6th centuries
Classical Period
SHIVA
 the destroyer
 develops into Shiva
the Cosmic-dancer
represented by a four-
armed figure
Classical Period
SHIVA
 One hand holds the
fire with which he
destroys.
 Another holds a drum,
which is the first
sound heard in the
world during creation.
Classical Period
SHIVA
 The third arm points
up in a reassuring
gesture.
 Fourth arm points
down to the dwarf in
which he dances to.
Islamic
Ascendancy or
Transitional
Period
1192 – 1757
Islamic Ascendancy / Transition Period

 This was the period of evolution


from Vedism into Hinduism or
Brahmanism.

 The two great Indian epics: the


Mahabharata and the Ramayana
emerged in this period.
Mogul Period
16th Century
Mogul Period
 Moguls contributed to the
enrichment of Indian culture, in
painting and in architecture.
 The most splendid example is the
Taj Majal.
Mogul Period

TAJ MAJAL
 built in 1632 by
Shah Jahan in
memory of his
wife
Diwali
 is the Hindu New Year
 is celebrated by Hindus in
India and all around the
world in October or
November
 is either a 3-day or 5-day
holiday depending on
where you come from
Diwali
 is a very exciting and
colorful holiday
 homes are cleaned to
welcome the New Year
 windows are opened so
that the Hindu goddess of
wealth, Lakshmi, can
enter
Diwali
 Hindus believed that Lakshmi
cannot enter a house which is
not lit up, so every household
burns special Diwali clay lamps
(diyas) to light the way for the
goddess
 is also known as the “Festival of
Lights”
Diwali Lamps
Thanks!

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