Different schools of art compared
Art and Culture
Indian culture
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. for the said topic we can use ignou material …which i am uploadingHindi medium –https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_FR6Jkv0z2cbDdqYTE4b1E3UDQ&usp=sharingEnglish medium –https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_FR6Jkv0z2ccUIxV1VTVEdiZlU&usp=sharingits very lengthy material of 400 pages but you would know its importance only after reading it as it covers complete … Read more
The Gupta Empire
The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more
INDIAN THEATRE
Origins
- Origins of Indian theatre not very well known
- Drawings on caves show that dance, music and drama were an intrinsic part of the life of the people
- Sitabengona and Jogimara (Ramgarh, MP) have structures that are possibly the oldest theatres of the world
- IVC: a seal shows a person beating drum while other disguised as a tiger
- A few hymns of the Rig Veda are in the monologue and dialogue form
- Natyashastra evolved some guidelines for drama
Administrative Setup and Administrative Culture in Rajasthan.
Within a state there is generally a four-tier structure of ad- ministration – division, district, taluka/tehsil/block, and village. The district has been so far the most important unit of administration. Some of the states have introduced the system of Panchayati Raj, generally a three-tier structure of local self- government in rural areas at the vil- … Read more
The Guptas : Extent of empire; development of language and Literature, art St architecture during the Gupta period.
The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more
Languages and Literature of Bihar
Languages and Literature of Bihar In India there are 22 scheduled languages, 114 other languages, 216 mother tongues, 96 non specified languages and totally up to 10000 languages spoken by the people in different region and part of India. In Bihar major language is Hindi that spoken by 80.9% of population and other are Urdu … Read more
Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments
The architecture of Rajasthan is mainly based on the Rajput school of architecture which was a blend of the Hindu and Mughal structural design. The stupendous forts, the intricately carved temples and the grand havelis of the state are integral parts of the architectural heritage of the state. The Rajputs were prolific builders. Some of … Read more
Art Forms of Bihar
Art Forms of Bihar Registered Geographical Indications (GI) belonging to Bihar are- MADHUBANI PAINTINGS (Registered G.I. as a Handicraft) Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila Paintings as it is practiced in the Mithila Region of Bihar. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and match-sticks using natural dye and mineral pigments. There … Read more