The panorama of Indian painting is enriched with a large number Rock-paintings found in Central India. Discuss what information do we get about the art of the Late Stone Age people from the rock paintings of that area?

Rock shelters are numerous in Central India, particularly in the Vindhyan sandstone region, which lends itself to their formation. A fair proportion of them are decorated with drawings upon the walls and ceilings. Colours include purple, red, and light orange-brown. ..

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How do the rock paintings of North Karnataka and Andhra differ from those of Western Central India? Discuss.

The granite rocks of north Karnataka and Andhra provide suitable protected surfaces for rock-art at sites as Kupgan, Maski, Piklihal, etc. Most of this can be attributed on account of its content to the Neolithic people who settled on these ..

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Critically examine the main features of Badami cave paintings?

The Badami cave is popularly known as the Vishnu Cave. Only a fragment of the painting has survived on the vaulted roof of the front mandapa. Paintings in this cave depict palace scenes. One shows Kirtivarman, the son of Pulakesin ..

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Write a Critical note on Vijayanagara paintings.

With the decline of power of the Chola dynasty in the thirteenth century, the Vijayanagara Dynasty captured and brought under its control the region from Hampi to Trichy with Hampi serving as its capital. Many paintings survive in a number ..

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"Of all the Vishnu incarnations Krishna is one of the most popular and is portrayed prominently in all dance forms."Discuss.

It is believed that hearing the call of Krishna’s flute, hoard of Gopis went in search of him. Krishna then multiplied himself and danced with each Gopi, as he felt that he owed the Gopis a debt that can never ..

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The Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories viz. Shruti and Smriti. Examine the key differences between the two.

The Vedic literature is broadly divided into two categories-Shruti and Smriti. Shruti is “that which has been heard” and is canonical, consisting of revelation and unquestionable truth, and is considered eternal. Shruti describes the sacred texts comprising the central canon ..

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