Question Q.2DiscussGS1GS1
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.
Introduction
Rock-cut architecture can be considered as a spatial expression of early Indian art and history.
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Main Body
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1The beginning of rock cut architecture => Mauryan times eg. Barabar and Nagarjuni caves => donated by Ashoka to Ajivikas => beautifully polished and decorated.
2Mural paintings => on the walls and roofs of caves => by suchbet monks and nuns => eg. Ajanta => dying princess, flying apsara etc.
3Sculptures => most of rock-cut caves had beautiful sculptures eg. Rataka caves, Ajadana => indicat iconework crafting workmanship.
4Advanced technology during Pallavan wings => cut architectural complex eg. Krishna Butter Ball, Kanchipuram, Ratha temples etc.
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Conclusion
Therefore, rock-cut architecture are valuable sources of history, and need to be preserved from various disturbances.
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Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Architecture
Rock-cut architecture
Writing Stats
121
Total words
1
Paragraphs
descriptive and historical
Tone