Question

A brief information about Buddhism Art in Ladakh and Bengal Alpana Art in West Bengal​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Buddhism art in Ladakh :

• The art includes art of Buddha , Buddhasatvas and other scriptures on teachings of Lord Buddha.
• Traditional Buddhist paintings are known as thangka which depicts the Buddhist diety.
• The painting of Buddha always illustrates a mudra or gesture.
• Mostly painted on walls from early years

Bengal Alpana art in West Bengal :

• Alpana or alpona refers to colourful motifs , sacred art or painting done with hands and paint which is mainly a paste of rice and flour on auspicious occasions in Bengal.
• The word is derived from Sanskrit word alimpana meaning to plaster or to coat with.
• This art developed during 200 years of colonial rule.