The author narrates a personal account of his journey of exploring Indian Art. He has been experimenting with traditional and digital visual arts.
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We speak with Chad Kilgore, a US-based visual artist, on his journey as an artist, his spiritual quest, and the relation between his art and his inner journey.
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Sri Aurobindo has not merely theorised about the deeply subjective and spiritual tradition of Indian aesthetics, but through his spiritual poetry he has actually renewed this sanatana tradition and made it a living truth for the modern sensibility.
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These selections from the book ‘Paintings and Drawings by the Mother’ highlight the deeper relation between Art and Artist’s Consciousness.
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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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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.
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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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In its inmost reality, a temple symbolizes spiritual aspiration. Its rich details and ornamentation represent the infinite multiplicity in Infinite Oneness.
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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.
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