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History of Indian Arts

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Card 1Definition of Art

What is art?

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Art is a natural human instinct to share experience, wisdom, and emotions. When that instinct results in a beautiful creation, it is acknowledged as art.

Card 2Types of Art

What are the two main types of artistic creations?

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The two main types are Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Visual Arts are called Drik Kala, and Performing Arts are called Lalit or Aangik Kala.

Card 3Folk and Classical Art

What is the difference between folk art and classical art?

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Folk art is a tradition that has continued from prehistoric times and is created by collective participation. Classical art follows an established frame of consistent rules and needs prolonged trainin

Card 4Folk Art

Why is folk art called spontaneous?

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Folk art is called spontaneous because it is a natural part of people's way of living and is expressed freely without fixed rules.

Card 5Art Style

What is style in art?

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Style in art is the particular method used by an artist. When many artists follow a style over a long period, it becomes an art tradition.

Card 6Maratha Painting

What are the main features of Maratha painting?

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Maratha painting began developing in the latter half of the 17th century C.E. It includes murals and miniatures and was influenced by Rajput and European styles.

Card 7Ajanta Painting

Which mural is one of the finest examples of Indian painting?

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The mural of Bodhisattva at Ajanta caves is one of the finest examples of the art of painting.

Card 8Rock Paintings

Where are important rock painting sites found in India?

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Rock painting sites exist in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

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