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Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.

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Indian philosophy played a crucial role in the design and reflection of values of ancient art and architecture.

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Influence on monuments:

1During the Harappan phase, the philosophy was more pragmatic, their religions => parallel systems of computarias and focus on geometry eg: Grid level planning of cities, 90 roads intersection etc.

2During the Maurya period (4-6 [illegible] century) => focus was on vedic philosophy and Hindu traditions => development of Nagara temple architecture.

4During medieval India, Mecca and Pusan became important, leading to calligraphy inscriptions, shaped architecture in India.

Influence on Art:

1In the pre-historic phase, the cave paintings reflect the scenes of nature, animals, community living => traditional lifestyle.

2In the times of neloka, leading to Buddhism grew, development of 'fresco' style of painting => eg: Dying aparaja, flying princes etc.

3Miniature school of art shiver key 'kingship' during Mughal phase => reflecting diversity of kings.

4Bhakti - sufi traditions => love for god => development of 'romanatic' painting of 'Radha - Krishna'.

Therefore, the present standing monuments and art forms, played a crucial role in understanding of ancient philosophies and traditions.

[Continuation of previous page] (5) Miniature school of art shiver key 'kingship' during Mughal phase => reflecting diversity of kings. eg: Halo around Sikh Tahar.

6Bhakti - sufi tradition => love for god => development of 'romanatic' painting of ' Radha - Krishna'.

Therefore, the present standing monuments and art forms, played a crucial role in understanding of ancient philosophies and traditions.

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Connects philosophy with monuments systematically
Multiple historical periods covered
Examples from art and architecture provided

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Ritika Chitlangia

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Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Indian Philosophy and Monuments

Philosophy influencing Art and Architecture

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Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.

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