9. Ancient Period
Evidences of early civilization:
âą bronze and copper statuettes
âą steatite seals
These evidences show vigor and
concern for surface texture as
constantly characterized in Indian art.
10. AJANTA CAVES
ï are 30 rock-cut cave monuments
ï date back from the 2nd century BCE
to the 600 CE
ï located in Maharashtra, India
ï Paintings and sculptures are
considered to be masterpieces of
Buddhist religious art, as well as
frescos that are reminiscent of the
Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka.
17. Classical Period
SHIVA
ï§ One hand holds the
fire with which he
destroys.
ï§ Another holds a drum,
which is the first
sound heard in the
world during creation.
18. Classical Period
SHIVA
ï§ The third arm points
up in a reassuring
gesture.
ï§ Fourth arm points
down to the dwarf in
which he dances to.
20. Islamic Ascendancy / Transition Period
ï¶This was the period of evolution
from Vedism into Hinduism or
Brahmanism.
ï¶The two great Indian epics: the
Mahabharata and the Ramayana
emerged in this period.
22. Mogul Period
ï¶Moguls contributed to the
enrichment of Indian culture, in
painting and in architecture.
ï¶The most splendid example is the
Taj Majal.
24. Diwali
ï¶is the Hindu New Year
ï¶is celebrated by Hindus in
India and all around the
world in October or
November
ï¶is either a 3-day or 5-day
holiday depending on
where you come from
25. Diwali
ï¶is a very exciting and
colorful holiday
ï¶homes are cleaned to
welcome the New Year
ï¶windows are opened so
that the Hindu goddess of
wealth, Lakshmi, can
enter
26. Diwali
ï¶ Hindus believed that
Lakshmi cannot enter a
house which is not lit up, so
every household burns
special Diwali clay lamps
(diyas) to light the way for
the goddess
ï¶ is also known as the
âFestival of Lightsâ