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 time is on the Mother as […]
A Special Issue on the Mother as an Artist Read More »
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.
The Aims of Indian Art – Part 5 Read More »
To truly appreciate the best of Indian Art one can never ignore the spirit, aim and essential motive from which this artistic creation starts.
An Intuitive and Spiritual Eye to Appreciate Indian Art – I Read More »
The author shares a few examples from contemporary painters to illustrate how one can grow in a deeper appreciation of Indian art.
An Intuitive and Spiritual Eye to Appreciate Indian Art – II Read More »
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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The author points out that the temple design suggests and symbolizes the Universe. The site of a temple or town is laid out in relation to astrological observations. Every stone has its place in the cosmic design.
The Aims of Indian Art – Part 3 Read More »
A visualization of Sri Aurobindo’s sonnet titled Divine Sight. The seer-poet expresses here all that is seen by the seeing of the Soul.
Divine Sight – A Sonnet by Sri Aurobindo (Video) Read More »
In the Indian vision, all Art is a medium to express the Ananda, this Eternal Delight through form. An Indian painter or sculptor seeks the pure intensities of delight as he searches for the universal beauty revealed or hidden in all creation. As he seeks perfection in the form that comes through his hand or brush, his inner being experiences a sort of enlightenment through the power of a certain “spiritually aesthetic Ananda”, reminds Sri Aurobindo.
The Way of the Indian Artist Read More »
Read what is unique about the origin of the greatest art in India, and how it is essentially different from the Western view of artistic creation.
The Persistent Within the Transient Read More »
The Mother gives a detailed explanation of the relation between Art and Yoga. She speaks of various art forms, changing conceptions of art over time, and gives relevant examples.
The Relation of Art to Yoga – I Read More »
In Part 2, the Mother also explains the phenomenon of mushroom art where art becomes disconnected with life and is no longer an expression of integral harmony and beauty.
The Relation of Art to Yoga – II Read More »
Find out what makes one a “true creator” whose living creations withstand the test of time, and explore the relation of Art and Yoga.
The Great Impersonal Creators and Their Living Creations Read More »