2. Ancient Period
• Some evidences of the early civilization are
bronze and copper statuettes and steatite
seals which shows vigor and concern for
surface texture and constantly characterized
in Indian Art.
4. Ajanta Caves of Maharashta
• Are 30 rock –cut cave monuments that date back from
the 2nd century BCE to 600 CE
• Includes paintings and sculptures considered to be
masterpieces of Buddhist religious art as well as frescos
that are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka
5. Classical Period
• The image of Shiva the Destroyer develops into
Shiva the cosmic dancer represented by the
four-armed figure
• One arm hold the fire, which he destroys
• another holds the drum(firs sound heard in the
world during the creation
• The third arm points up in a reassuring gesture
• The fourth arm points down to the dwarf in
which he dances to
6. Islamic Ascendancy or
Traditional Period
• Period of evolution from Vedism into Hinduism or Brahmanism
(Vedic religion, the religion of the ancient Indo-European-speaking peoples who
entered India about 1500 bce from the region of present-day Iran. It takes its name
from the collections of sacred texts known as the Vedas. Vedism is the oldest
stratum of religious activity in India for which there exist written materials.
Hinduism is the world's oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and
customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with more than 1 billion
followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion worldwide, after Christianity and
Islam. Roughly 94 percent of the world's Hindus live in India.)
7. • The longest epics MAHABHARATA
and the RAMAYANA emerged in
this period
• Mahabharata-the story of two
warring groups of cousins –
Kauravas and Pandavas. Both
groups belong to the same lineage
of the Kuru clan and are fighting
for the throne of Hastinapur.
• Ramayana -story of Rama, a
prince of the Raghuvansh, whose
family ruled over the Kosala
kingdom.
8. Mongol
Period
• Mongols contributed to the enrichment of Indian culture in paintings
and architecture
• The most splendid example is the Taj Mahal built in 1632 by Shah
Jahan in memory of his wife
9. • Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern
India.
• Was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58) to immortalize
his wife Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in childbirth in
1631, having been the emperor’s inseparable companion since their marriage in
1612.
• In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements,
the Taj Mahal is distinguished as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a
blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles.
• Other attractions include twin mosque buildings (placed symmetrically on either
side of the mausoleum), lovely gardens, and a museum.
• One of the most beautiful structural compositions in the world, the Taj Mahal is
also one of the world’s most iconic monuments, visited by millions of tourists
each year. The complex was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
10. DIWALI
• Is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the
world in October or November
• It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3 day or 5
day holiday depending on where you come from
• Homes are cleaned to welcome the New year and
windows are opened so that the Hindu goddess of
wealth,LAKSHMI,can enter
• Hindus believe that she cannot enter a house
which is not lit up,so every household burn a
special Diwali clay lamps(diyas)to light the way for
the goddesss
• The festival is also known as FESTIVAL OF
LIGHTS
