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Ajanta paintings

🔴 Ajanta paintings  The greatest specimen of Buddhist art in Gupta times is the Ajanta cave paintings.  They were built from a period spanning from 1 cent to 7 cent AD. But most work was done in Gupta age. They depict various scenes from the life of Buddha and his previous births.  Ajanta paintings were dominated by buddha, bodhisattva, jataka stories, natural scenery, animals etc.  But it cannot be said that Guptas patronized these paintings.   Even though the theme is religious in most paintings, we also find a glimpse of the lives of the princes, kings, common man etc. Centrality is one of the main features of the composition so that attention is at once drawn to the most important person in each scene.  Both the fresco and the tempera styles were used. The fresco style paintings are made on wet plaster and the tempera style paintings are made on dry plaster. 
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UPSC CSE mains PYQs General Studies - l , Art & Culture :

UPSC CSE mains PYQs  General Studies - l , Art & Culture : Indian heritage and culture, history and geography of the world and society. Art & Culture : Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Q.1 ) The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. [ 150 Words] [10 Marks] [ 2020 ] Q.2 ) Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India, Enumerate. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [ 2020 ] Q.3 ) Persian Literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment. [250 words] [15 marks] [ 2020 ] Q.4 ) Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. [250 words] [15 Marks] [ 2020 ] Q.5 ) Highlight the Central Asian and Greco -Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art. [150 Words] [10 Mark...
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Dances in India

  Classical dances in India   •Bharatnatyam-Tamil Nadu •kathak-Uttar Pradesh •Kuchipudi-Andhra Pradesh •Odissi-Odisha •Kathkali-Kerala •Manipuri-Manipur •Mohininatyam-Kerala •Sattriya-Assam Folk dances in India   •Andhra Pradesh-Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam •Arunachal Pradesh-Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir •Assam-Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal. •Bihar-Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya •Chhattisgarh-Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik •Gujarat-Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai •Goa-Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ra •Haryana-Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor. •Himachal Pradesh-Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu •Jammu and Kashmir-Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach •Jharkhand-Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Pa...
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