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.
Unearthing the Path: My Indian Story Read More »
Selections from the book ‘Indian Sculpture and Iconography: Forms and Measurements’ (2002) published by Sri Aurobindo Society.
From the One Formless to Many Forms Read More »
The topic of this video lecture beautifully intersects the realms of Indian Sculptural Art with the Indian traditional sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga.
Video-lecture: Ayurveda and Yoga in Indian Temple Sculptures Read More »
This photo essay gives us a peek into a Buddhist monastery in Spiti valley, famously known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas.
Tabo: A Lamp for the Kingdom Read More »
In Part 1 of this overview on history of Art in India, the author emphasised the ‘sacred’ and the ‘spiritual’ foundation of all artistic creation in India. He focused on the sculptural art in India. This part gives a brief history of Indian painting.
Art in India: A Quick Historical Look – 2 Read More »
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
A Special Issue on the Mother as an Artist Read More »
The selections compiled here about the Mother as an artist are excerpted from the book ‘Paintings and Drawings by the Mother’ (e-version available at present).
The Mother’s Work as an Artist Read More »
These selections from the book ‘Paintings and Drawings by the Mother’ highlight the deeper relation between Art and Artist’s Consciousness.
The Mother On Art and Consciousness Read More »
Read Mother’s explanation of the evolutionary curve through which Art, like everything else, goes through in manifestation.
The Art of the Future: Two Conversations of the Mother Read More »