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380 BCE
Hinduism's Effect On Indian Art
The abundance of Buddha statues later influenced the religious art of the Hindus. The first piece of art made related to Hinduism was this pillar which was in relation to the Hindi god Shiva Lingas. Made under the Gupta empire era of India. Called "The Iron-Pillar Of Delhi" -
Period: 380 BCE to 550 BCE
The Hinduism Art Era
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322 BCE
The Oldest Indian Art
The Maurya Empire of Northern India ruled during this time and The Maurya emperor, Ashoka was a devout Buddhist he put a lot of money into building statues and rock art. The Pillars of Ashoka are still around now they are of large animals made of rocks. Emperor Ashoka filled stupas which are buildings used for meditation and house Buddhist monks' ashes full of these statues and art. The Lion Capital of Ashoka was the official Emblem of India but is now the capital of Ashoka. -
Period: 322 BCE to 185 BCE
The Buddhist Art Era
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200 BCE
The Buddhist Continued Effect On Indian Art
The Ajanta caves contain skillfully created murals that vary in age. It is said to have some of the best paintings of early civilization. There are rock statues as well as paintings and is considered some of the finest examples of ancient Indian art still intact today. The paintings showcase various different emotions, poses and gestures all tying into the Buddhist faith. -
Period: 200 BCE to 480
The Ajanta Caves Period
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1555
The Indo-Islamic Art Of India
Islamic influence on Indian art has been a thing since the 10th century but when the Mughal empire ruled is when indo-Islamic art really took off. -
The Christian Influence On India Art
British empire ruling over India had a great impact on Indian art, specifically from the mid-19th century and on. With the British came the Christian religion which as we've seen impacts art in many ways. This influence created art in a way India hasn't seen before and also allowed christ to be depicted in a new way. . Many old enjoyers of Indian art became less wealthy and influential thus limiting their access to traditional Indian art. Making new art become more available and more popular. -
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British Takeover
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Indian Art In The Present Day
After India become an independent country free from British rule. Art become just as free because everyone was allowed to be their own religious person. Art became more abstract and colourful. Indian art is as varied and different as art can be. There are sculptures as well as paintings being made in new ways never before seen. -
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Present Indian Art