IN D IA N

A R TS

W H AT IS ART?
Art is something that is created with

imagination and skill that is beautiful

or that express important ideas or
feelings.
Art is basically any activity in which a

person is specialized. It can be in the

form of painting, music, literature,
dance, even cooking is an art.

IN D IAN ART
India , the colorful and vibrant land is

as diverse as its people. India stands

as one of the oldest living civilization
which has offered to the rest of the
world the concept of zero and the
richness of yoga.
India is a storehouse of dream ,

beauty , tradition and verve.

IN FLU EN CES
Religious texts
Buddhism & Hinduism
Modern Indian Art

IN D IAN ART FO RM S
Architecture
Dance
Crafts
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

1.ARCH ITECTU RE
Indian art and architecture
comprise different styles that
arrived in India because of
invasions . The invaders
brought their traditions along
with them.Islamic art ,
Mughal paintings and indoislamic architecture had a
great influence such as Red
Fort , Taj Mahal and several
other monuments and

2.D AN CES
Dancing is the loftiest, the most

moving, the most beautiful of the arts,

because it is not mere translation or
abstraction from life; it is life itself.
Most of the Indian dances are
traditionally constrained and unique in
their own ways , some are religiously
bound and some are just form of
expressing emotions.

3.PAIN TIN G S
Painting , an indispensible part of art

in India is known for its diverse styles

and, varieties.
Various schools like that of Rajputs ,
Gwalior , Bengal are unique with
their individual features and glory.
Body painting , floral art and rangoli
creates prominence in the area of
Indian art.

4.SCU LPTU RE
Indian art is a storehouse of
sculptured art. Stone crafting is
highly popular in India like that
in rock-cut caves of Ajanta and
Ellora and of Udayagiri and
several other temples.
Indian art is represented by its
exuberance of cultural heritage
and tradition as exemplified by
its excess of artworks,
monuments, forts and exquisite
paintings.

5.M IM E ART IN IN D IA
In this form of art , the artist depicts a story
through varied body movements without the
use of speech. It can also be categorized as a
theatrical medium or
performing art through which beautiful
themes can be conveyed. Mime art
represents the spellbinding ways in which
a white faced silent figure emote diverse
attributes of life through a way of
entertainment.

6.PH O TO G RAPH Y
Photography is one of the most cherished arts of

India which is based on capturing the beauty,

attributes, scenarios and presenting the world in
pictures. In today's world, photography has
attained a heightened expression through the
use of advanced technologies and instruments.
Framing moments,
life and nature through
photography has emerged as a
prominent professional as well
leisure activity in India.Selfies are
becoming more common!

PERFO RM IN G ARTS IN IN D IA
Each region had its exclusivity in

developing unique styles and forms.

They are mostly associated with
religious rituals and social functions.
Example: Puppet theatre
embraced the Indian art form and it
is widely practiced in regions of
Rajasthan,West Bengal etc.

RO LE O F G O VERN M EN T &
N O N -PRO FIT O RG AN IZATIO N S
IN SU PPO RTIN G IN D IAN
The Indian government
ARTISAN Shas created a

number of institutions, schemes and

welfare programs for the crafts
sector. The majority of government
funds have been utilized in the
following areas:
Welfare
Market linkages
Capacity building
Awards