Question

Briefly classify the 5 periods of Indian art

Answer 1

The history of Indian art is exceptionally long and superbly impressive. It can be divided into four main periods: pre-historic, ancient, the era of Islamic ascendancy – or the medieval period – and art from the colonial times. We explore the most beautiful and notable examples of cave art, architecture, and temples that stem from each respective era.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Traditional Indian art usually had a religious character and Buddhism, Hinduism, and later Islam, have been a common theme throughout the centuries. The pieces often feature mythological, human, and animal forms and had elaborate ornaments. Unlike other areas influenced by Islam, Indian art didn't abandon figurative representations.

Architecture focused mostly on religious buildings. Many Hindu temples featured very distinctive towers in the form of truncated pyramids and had elaborate ornamentation with hundreds of sculptures. However, many were later destroyed under Muslim rule, among other things, because of their erotic decorations.