The Gods of Indian Sculpture
In our ongoing exploration of the Spirit and Forms of Art in India, we now focus our attention on India’s long and rich sculptural tradition.
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Unearthing the Path: My Indian Story
India’s long and rich sculptural tradition is closely connected with her temple architectural tradition, known together as vaastu parampara. The intimate connection between these two art forms is exemplified perfectly by Kailasha Temple at Ellora caves. Read the author’s experiential account of her visit to Kailasha temple and other caves of Ellora.
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A Special Issue on the Mother as an Artist
Volume VI, Issue 3Author: Beloo Mehra After last month’s special offering which included the release of the first issue of Renaissance Redux, and the launch of Children’s Corner, along with rich content related to appreciation of Indian art and a book review, we are happy to bring another special issue this month. The focus this
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An Intuitive and Spiritual Eye to Appreciate Indian Art – I
To truly appreciate the best of Indian Art one can never ignore the spirit, aim and essential motive from which this artistic creation starts.
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An Intuitive and Spiritual Eye to Appreciate Indian Art – II
The author shares a few examples from contemporary painters to illustrate how one can grow in a deeper appreciation of Indian art.
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A Conversation on Art for Chittashuddhi, Purification of the Heart
Inspired by Sri Aurobindo’s essay titled National Value of Art, this conversation explored how art and creative expression can be used for refining the vital as well as facilitating healing and growth in an educational context.
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Indian Sacred Architecture and the Original Oneness
Indian sacred architecture is a self-expression of an ancient spiritual and religious culture. Its true significance is revealed only with an inner study.
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The Vedic Spirit and the Temple Design
Read an overview of some of the ways in which a temple continues to embody and give a new form to the ancient Vedic spirit.
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Of Rama, Sita and Veerabhadra: The Grand Temple at Lepakshi – 1
The first part takes the reader on a virtual walk-through of the exterior of Veerabhadra temple, pointing out its architectural and sculptural beauty.
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Of Rama, Sita and Veerabhadra: The Grand Temple at Lepakshi – 2
After a tour of the splendour that fills the compound of Veerabhadra Temple, part 2 now takes the reader toward the interior of the mandir.
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