The Maurya period is marked by an impressive progress in the Indian sculpture. Dr. Ananda Coomarswamy differentiates the Mauryan sculptures into Court art and the Popular Art. The...
The Didarganj Yakshini, also known as the Didarganj Chauri Bearer, is one of the most celebrated examples of Mauryan sculpture and early Indian stone art. Discovered near Didarganj,...
The Lion Capital of Ashoka is one of the most significant artefacts of ancient India and serves today as the National Emblem of the Republic of India. Carved...
The Indus Valley art forms included sculptures, seals, pottery, gold jewellery, terracotta figures etc. Stone Sculpture In stone, the two most discussed male figures are male torso and...
Lost-wax casting, also known as investment casting or cire perdue, is a traditional metal casting process used to produce intricate and precise metal objects by creating a mould...
EB Havell The art traditions of India witnessed a steady decline in the 19th century, and Bengal was not too isolated to the deterioration. What could survive during...
Ebrahim Alkazi (1925–2020) was one of India’s most influential theatre directors, educators, and art connoisseurs. He is widely regarded as the architect of modern Indian theatre and played...
Satish Gujral (1925–2020) was a distinguished Indian painter, sculptor, muralist, architect, and writer, whose creative journey spanned over seven decades and multiple disciplines. Known for his versatility and...
Mukul Chandra Dey (1895–1989) was an eminent Indian painter, printmaker, and art educator, best known as one of the pioneers of etching and drypoint printing in India. A...
Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde (1924–2001) was one of India’s most celebrated modernist painters, renowned for his non-objective, abstract canvases that evoke silence, meditation, and transcendence. Often regarded as a...
