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[Solved] Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense comparable to modem painting. Critically evaluate this comment.

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Mesolithic art encompasses all arts and crafts produced between the end of the Palaeolithic Ice Age (10,000 BCE) and the advent of agriculture, i.e., the Neolithic period. The art of the era was primarily concerned with how men lived, whereas the classical arts mostly depicted what men observed, and modern art primarily depicted what men … Read more

Mughal Paintings

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Mughal paintings emerged from Persian miniature painting and developed in the court of the Mughal Empire of the 16th to 18th centuries. Painting sought whole-hearted encouragement during the Mughal period.  Contribution of Mughals in the field of painting Both Babar and Humayun were art-loving. Two artists had accompanied Humayun from Iran. But Humayun expired before … Read more

Jain architecture

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Jain architecture is an offshoot of Hindu and Buddhist styles. In the initial years, many Jain temples were made adjoining the Buddhist temples following the Buddhist rock-cut style. Initially these temples were mainly carved out of rock faces and the use of bricks was almost negligible. However, in later years Jains started building temple-cities on … Read more

Bhakti & Sufi Movement

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Sufism is the mystical movement against orthodox practice in Islam, while the Bhakti movement refers to the trend in medieval Hinduism that sought to bring religious reforms by adopting the method of devotion to achieve salvation. Similarities between bhaktism and Sufism were: The Bhakti and Sufi movements showed the people that the existence of God … Read more

Ajanta Caves (2nd C. B.C. to 6th C. A.D.)

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Ajanta Caves are located at 107 km from Aurangabad district of Maharashtra State, India. It is a World Heritage monument, evolved during the period from 2nd Century B.C. to 6th Century A.D. Discovery Of Ajanta Caves A British Army’s young Captain Smith was on private tiger hunting expedition in summer of 1819. As he came … Read more

Rock Cut Caves & Cave Paintings of India – NCERT Notes

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Rock cut caves and Cave paintings are important part of Indian Culture. In following article, we have covered history of Rock cut caves and Cave paintings in India and few important sites in brief.  Introduction Prehistoric paintings have been found in many parts of the world. We do not really know if Lower Palaeolithic people … Read more