The Art of the Future: Two Conversations of the Mother
Read Mother’s explanation of the evolutionary curve through which Art, like everything else, goes through in manifestation.
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The Aims of Indian Art – Part 5
In this concluding part, the author through the use of two examples – Nataraja and Seated Buddha – explains the deeper purpose behind the continuity of an artistic tradition that expresses the highest ideal valued by Indian culture.
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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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Book Review – Ratul Chakraborty’s ‘Vritrahan’
Enjoy this delightful book review, which is just as poetic in its feel as the book it speaks of.
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The Aims of Indian Art – Part 4
Art in India, including the artistic process used for decorative arts such as jewelry design, follows the essential Indian view, namely getting to the spirit of things and working out from that. Coomaraswamy also emphasises the role of tradition and historic continuity in creative and artistic process.
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A Conversation on Art for Chittashuddhi, Purification of the Heart (Video)
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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The Girls and a Lotus – An Illustrated Story
This delightful children’s story with colourful illustrations reminds us of the inner significance of a common temple ritual, offering of flowers to the deity.
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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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An Indian Temple in its Inmost Reality – I
Sri Aurobindo explains how one must ‘see’ the Indian temple to get closer to its deepest inner significance and its spiritual symbolism.
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