Category Archives: Arts in India

Discover various types of Arts in India.

Dance

Using the body as a medium of communication, the expression of dance is perhaps the most intricate and developed, yet easily understood art form. In India, dance has seeped into several other areas like poetry, sculpture, architecture, literature, music and … Continue reading

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Sculptures

The lively traditions of Indian sculpture date back to the first Indian empire, that of the Maurya dynasty. Sculptors begin to carve characters and scenes from the stories of India’s three interconnected religions – Hinduism, Buddhism and to a lesser … Continue reading

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Tribal Art

Tribal art is the art of people of different cultural and social groups whose lives are tuned to the rhythms of nature, entwined with the energy of earth and the cyclic change in the environment. Tribal art is the mirror … Continue reading

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Folk Art Painting

The tradition of Indian folk art painting is as old as its trees, rivers, hills and humans. Since ancient time, people or common ‘folk’ have expressed themselves through the medium of painting. Images have been sketched on pots and pans, … Continue reading

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Jewelry

With a history of over 5,000 years, the Indian subcontinent has the longest continuous legacy of jewelry-making. The art of jewelry-making started with the people of the Indus Valley Civilization. India’s glorious history has affected each and every aspect of … Continue reading

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Dandiya

Dandiya and Garba are the featured dances of Navratri evenings in North India, originating in Gujarat. Navaratri is the longest Hindu festival celebrated all over India for nine consecutive nights in praise of Lord Rama (Hero of the Epic Ramayana) … Continue reading

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Rangoli

Rangoli is a traditional decorative folk art of India. The term rangoli is derived from words rang (color) and aavalli (‘coloured creepers’ or ‘row of colours’). They are decorative designs on floors of living rooms and courtyards during Hindu festivals … Continue reading

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