Art of India

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Art of India 

THIS PAGE Indus Valley Art of IndiaIndus Valley Civilization The Vedic Period Magadha Maurya Chola Kushan Gupta Pala Hoysala Kakatiya Ahom Vijayanagara Mughal Maratha    INDUS VALLEY Top of page Harappa, including a link to The Ancient Indus Valley, with an: Introduction Mohenjodaro Indus Valley Script Ancient Harappa in 3-D (Wayne Belcher) 90 slides (Jonathan Mark Kenoyer), with an accompanying essay A Unicorn Seal (Geoffrey Cook), with an illustrated essay ART OF INDIA Top of Page South and Southeast Asian Art (through the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History) The Art of the Mughals after 1600 The Art of the Mughals before 1600 The Batak Buddhism and Buddhist Art Company Painting in Nineteenth-Century India Couples in Art The Decoration of Arms and Armor The Decoration of Tibetan Arms and Armor Early Modernists and Indian Traditions Hinduism and Hindu Art Indian Textiles: Trade and Production Islamic Art of the Deccan Kushan Empire (ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.) Life of the Buddha List of Rulers of South Asia The Manila Galleon Trade (1565–1815) Mauryan Empire (ca. 323–185 B.C.) Modern Art in India Modern Art in West and East Pakistan The Mon-Dvaravati Tradition of Early North-Central Thailand Musical Instruments of Oceania Musical Instruments of the Indian Subcontinent Nepalese Painting Nepalese Sculpture Nineteenth-Century Court Arts in India Pachmari Hills (ca. 9000–3000 B.C.) Postmodernism: Recent Developments in Art in India Postmodernism: Recent Developments in Art in Pakistan and Bangladesh Pre-Angkor Traditions: The Mekong Delta and Peninsular Thailand Recognizing the Gods The Rise of Modernity in South Asia South Asian Art and Culture Tibetan Arms and Armor Tibetan Buddhist Art Architecture in India (through Asian Historical Architecture) Agra Fatepur Sikri Red Fort Taj Mahal Ahmedabad Adalaj Wav Step Well Dada Hari Step Well Bodhgaya Mahabodhi Temple Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Delhi Humayun's Tomb Lodhi Gardens Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque Safdar Jang Mausoleum Hyderabad Char Minar Khajuraho Chaturbhuja Temple Duladeo Temple Jagadambi Temple Kandariya Temple Lakshmana Temple Parsvanath Temple Parvati Temple Vishvanath Temple Madurai Sri Meenakshi Temple Mahabalipuram Arjuna's Penance Bas-Reliefs Ratha Temples Shore Temple Manali Hidimba Devi Temple Melakkadambur Amritaghateshvara Temple Mumbai Gateway of India Mysore Keshava Temple at Somnathpur Sarnath Dharmekh Stupa Srinagar Khanqah Mosque of Shah Hamdan Thanjavur Brihadeshvara Temple Varanasi Ghats of Varanasi Kala Darshana: Exploring India Art-History (compiled and photographed by Amit Guha), with links by Region Andhra Pradesh Ghanpur Lepakshi Golconda Hyderabad Karnataka Somnathpura Hampi Bidar Bijapur Bangalore Madikeri Tamil Nadu Mandagapattu Gingee Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad, with links to Indian Drawings (16th to 19th century) Indian Folk Painting (15th to 19th century) Images of India (through AnthroArcheArt.org) Ajanta Frescos Monastic Caves Sculptures Aurangabad/Daulatabad citadel Belur Temple Sculptures Bibi-Ka-Maqbara (replica of Taj Mahal) Bodh Gaya Temples and Bodhi Tree Ellora Temple Sculptures Halebid temple Sculptures Hoysaleswara Kailasa rock temples Sculptures Khajuraho Temples Erotic Sculptures Sri Meenakashi Red Fort Deli Stupas at Sarnath,(Deer park) Taj Mahal Tiruparankundram temples Varanasi (Benares) temples and cremations Yamuna Gita Mander/Dwarkadhish Krishna Temple Hindu Art (through ArtLex) The Arts of India (K. L. Kamat), with links to Essays Timeline of Indian Art Monochrome Marvels (wall art from Indian West Coast) Leather Puppets Paintings of Daria Daulat Bagh palace in Srirangapattna Gatekeeper in Indian Art (temple gatekeepers - dwarapalakas - in various forms of Indian art) Painted Prayers of India (Rangoli designs and patterns practised by women) Prehistoric Art (Rock and cave paintings from Bhimabetaka in Central India) Watercolor paintings of Mukta Venkatesh Indian Paintings Plus links to Theatrics Folk Arts Folk Artist Decorated for a Performance Folk Artists of Karnataka - Index Folk Artists of Karnataka: Introduction and a List Kasooti: Traditional Indian Embroidery Portfolio of Folk Artists of Karnataka Rangoli - Painted prayers of India The Masks of India Jain Arts The Carved Interior of a Jain Temple Education of Jain Nuns An Example of a Jain Temple Architecture in Rajasthan The Jain Arts and Monuments of Karnataka A Jain Sage in Worship Lord Indra riding Iravat brings Parshwanatha home, much to the joy of the people Mahamastabisheka of Gomata Mahavira in Meditation Portrait of Gomateshwara Statue at Shravanabelagola A Seven Hooded Cobra Shelters a Jina in Meditation The Shwetambar (White Clad) Priests Statues of Jinas from a Jain Basadi in Hadolli Temple Art List of Articles The Beauty of Khajuraho Temples Erotic Sculptures of Bhatkal Temple The Gatekeepers of India The Great Temples of Somnath The Temples of West Bengal The Temples of Rajasthan Temples of Belur and Halebidu Pictures of Temples and Temple Art A beggar at the Mangeshi temple, Goa Bust of Lord Shiva The Carved Interior of a Jain Temple A Chalukya Temple, Madhya Pradesh Dedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men Deity of Mangeshi temple Goa Deity of Mangeshi Temple, Goa Diagram Showing Various Components of a typical Hindu Temple Divine recreation: Krishna with two Gopikas (female cowherds) A Dwarapalaka (guardian or gate keeper) An Example of a Jain Temple Architecture in Rajasthan A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period A front view of a typical Hoysala temple Given to God The haves build a temple. The have-nots just lay the foundation. "I am a poor priest of a poor temple" Intricatedly Carved Temple from South India A Jain Sage in Worship Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting The Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple in New Delhi Lovers, sculpture from a Khajuraho temple Making Art with Flowers Man disturbs wife while she puts on make up Portrait of a Temple Woman (Devadasi) A Priest at a Temple Procession Romance of Lakshmi and Vishnu "Sacred Area. Keep Out" Sculpture of Standing Vishnu Shiva with his bull The Shwetambar (White Clad) Priests Small Temple, Huge Guardians The Sringeri Vindyaranya Temple Temple Chariot, Tiruparankundram Temple Guardian -- from a wall mural in Karnataka Temple on Wheels Temple on Wheels (Ratha) A Temple Sculpture Depicts Two Saints Accosting a Courtesan Temple, Man, Cow - West Bengal A Terra Cota Relief from a Temple in Bengal A thatched roof temple with Dasara Greetings Vindyaranya Temple Building at Sringeri A Warrior Spends Time With Mistress The Islamic Heritage of India The Asri Mahal Library A Courtier in Akbar's Durbar Emperor Babur Interior of Amir Palace The Majestic Gol Gumaz A Moghul Miniature Painting Nawab with Courtiers Painting on the Daria-Daulat Bagh Palace A Portrait of Tippu Sultan, the "Tiger of Mysore" The Towers of Char Minar, Hyderabad Use of Eagles as Messengers Hindu Art Animals and Ancient Indians Brahma The Creator Brahmanical Education in Andhra Pradesh in 1900 Calendar of Festivals of India Car Festivals of India Festival of Lights, Deepavali The Gatekeeper in Indian Art Gautama Buddha Goddess Parvati and Her Weapons Interview with an ascetic The King of Sets Krishna in Indian Art Lord Krishna describes himself The Manifestations of Lord Vishnu Monkey. Hero. God - Hanuman Rangoli - Painted prayers of India Sadhus & Swamis: The Holy Men of India The Song Celestial - notes on the Bhagavad-Gita Sports & Utility Vehicles from Heaven The Tradition of Sati (Sutee) in India Yugadi (The Hindu New Year's Day) Pictures  Anandashram Swamiji of Shirali Muth (1915-1966) An ascetic (Sadhu) performing rituals A Brahmin Vatu (student) begs his first meal - Upanayanam Deity of Mangeshi temple Goa Ganesh in Stained Glass Goddess Durga Punishing the Demon Goddess Saraswati Hanuman the Son of Wind God Hanuman, the Monkey Hindu Mythological Figure Rawana, Leather Puppet Hindu Saint Shankaracharya The Ishwara Linga Lord Ganesh rides his favorite mouse to earth Man Dressed as Hanuman the Monkey Needs of the body differ from that of the mind! Painted Leather Puppet of Hanuman Philosopher Madhvacharya Picture of Swami Raghavendara from a Calendar Painting Portrait of Ramana Maharshi Portrait of Chanakya A Priest of the Konkani Community with Vermilion on Forehead A Sadhu at Varanasi Sage Madhvacharya who formulated Dvaitism Sahajananda Swami (1781-1830) Saint Tulasidas Writing His Masterpiece Ramacharitamanas Swami Raghavendra of Mantralaya Offering Prayers to Lord Krishna on a Linga platform Swami Vivekananda - the Most Famous Hindu Monk The Swamiji of the Gokarn Paratkal Muth Warrior Arjuna Seeks Lord Krishna's Advice Yama the Lord of Death Paintings Adil Shah Playing the Tamboor African Merchant from a Dakhani Painting Aiming at a deer: prehistoric cave painting Bhishma Lies on the Bed of Arrows Bodhisatva with a Lotus in Hand Cave Paintings of India Contest to Marry Draupadi Couple Rides Camel on a Sand-dune A Courtier in Akbar's Durbar Deccan Miniature Paintings Deer from pre-historic rock painting from Bhimbetaka Draupadi's Wedding Emperor Babur Feeding of Lord Krishna Flowers for the Lady Gandhari -- Painting by Nandalal Bose Goddess Saraswati in a Tanjore style painting Goddess Saraswati A Group Dance of the Native Man Humiliation of Draupadi and Krishna's Rescue Kamat PhotoQuilt of a Mysore Traditional Painting Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (1902-1940) The Long Gown Worn by a Nawab Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting Man Fondles Two Women on a Swing A Medieval Man Wearing a Stitched Headgear Men Engaged in Hunting A Moghul Miniature Painting Mogul Emperor Akbar Mother and Child The Mother Produces, the Child Disposes The Mysore Dasara Procession Mysore Traditional Paintings Mysore Tradittional (Jesso) Paintings Mystical Bird from a Pre-historic Cave Painting Nawab and a Courtier Nawab and coterie Nawab with Courtiers Painting on the Daria-Daulat Bagh Palace Paintings of Lepakshi Paintings of the Daria Daulat Bagh Pet or tool? Picture of Swami Raghavendara from a Calendar Painting Portrait of a Nobleman Pre-historic rock paintings of Bhimbetaka Quilted Hat of a Vijayanagar Nobleman Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) Ravana, the King of Sri Lanka Romancing Couple -- Painting by Raja Raviverama. Saying it with Flowers Solitary Maiden Southern Belle A teacher examines the homework submitted by the princess. A 9th century painting from Karnataka The Teaching of Bhagawad-Gita Tribals decorating a head-gear Use of Eagles as Messengers Wall Painting of Hanuman in Rajasthan Warrior Arjuna Seeks Lord Krishna's Advice Welcome to a Hero Woman Stops to Smell Flowers Architecture The Astronomical Observatory at Jantar Mantar The Dome of Gol Gumbaz The Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple in New Delhi The Taj Mahal Tomb of a Lodhi King, New Delhi The Towers of Char Minar in Hyderabad Vindyaranya Temple Building at Sringeri Sculptures Artist Lets His Imagination Go Wild Creaming the Butter A drink transforms him into a philosopher! Drinking Couple -- Sculpture froma Stupa in Sanchi Educated and Accomplished Women Erotic Sculptures of Bhatkal Temple A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period Hindu Deity from an Eleventh Century Sculpture "I Drink, Therefore I Am" Intricately Carved Sculpture of a Dancer, Belur A Lady Carrying Toddy (homemade wine) in an Earthen Pot Lovers, sculpture from a Khajuraho temple Making love on a comfortable bed, pillow and bed-spread Man disturbs wife while she puts on make up Man-Woman -- A piece from Salarjung Museum Men Enjoying Wine and Women Monkey. Hero. God (Sculpture of Hanuman) Needs of the body differ from that of the mind! A Romantic Couple Sculpture of Standing Vishnu A Servant Serving Wine to Lovers "She had a drink too much!" A Mixed Metal Sculpture of Ardhanarishwara Tapping Toddy from a Palm Tree A Temple Sculpture Depicts Two Saints Accosting a Courtesan Toddy (home-made wine) being loaded in a leather pouch A Warrior Spends Time With Mistress Women chatting over a bowl of alcohol Dances A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period A Group Dance of the Native Man Masked Chhau Folk Dancer from West Bengal Portrait of a Bharatanatyam Dancer in South India Portrait of a South Indian Dancer A South Indian Classical Dancer Poses A Traditional South Indian Dancer with Flower Decorations India in the The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia The Sensuous and the Sacred: Chola Bronze from South India (online exhibition at the The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC) Indian Temples (through TempleNet), with links to: Abodes of Shiva The Templenet Encyclopedia, with links to: Temples of Tamilnadu Temples of Kerala Temples of Karnataka Temples of Andhra Pradesh Temples of Maharashtra & Goa Temples of Madhya Pradesh Temples of Orissa Temples of West Bengal Temples of the Gangetic Plains (Bihar and Uttar Pradesh) Temples of Western India (Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana]) Temples of the Himalayas (Himachal Pradesh) Temples of North Eastern India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh) Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura Indian Temple Architecture Glossary of Terms Terracotta Architecture of Bengal