Art
of India Visual and performing arts - a brief introduction. Comprehensive arts – painting,
crafts, music, dance, performance.
India from very early days, starting with the Indus period has boasted of a
well developed heritage in all forms of arts, including architecture,
literature, sculptures, painting, music, dance forms, and theatre.
Art
From India This web site has been supported by the Sainsbury Centre for
Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia. Choose a reading level. Animals,
court scenes, religious art and more. Quality images.
Architecture
of India Nice overview of architecture of India. Also see Great
Buildings . Nice
photographs by Günther Eichhorn
India:
The Living Arts - From Canadian Museum of Civilizations. Use the pull down
menu to see where you want to begin. The images are all high quality.
India
Revealed - Indian Heritage: Images of Fine Art and Sculpture Click on
Sculpture tour or Sculpture index link at bottom. Site by Shishir Thadani. More sites by Shishir Thadani: India
Resource: History and Culture - and Indian
Arts and Culture (these two have pop up ads).
Himalayan
Art.org. See Exploration
for Kids - stories. Art of India and Tibet. Paintings, sculpture,
textiles - See Sacred
Traditions.
Manas:
India and It's Neighbors - site has music, dance, art, architecture and
more. Learn about the history, politics, religion of India and more. Web
site created by: Vinay Lal Associate Professor of History, UCLA
Mughal
India: Interactive web site. Great site for learning about Taj Mahal and
miniatures - Check the Art Chest (a bit of science in section on pigments) and
file cabinet (many images there). You can click and learn about paintings,
coins, weapons, jewelry and models from The British Museum's collections.
Don't miss "the
Staff Room" - Several lessons are included.
Objects
from India Find out about clothing, toys, religious objects, food, music,
pattern and more. Page created by: Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School,
College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
The
Sensuous and the Sacred: Chola Bronzes from South India. Learn about the
maning of the bronze sculptures and the process. Learn about Hinduism - some
background information.
Worlds
of Wonder & Desire - Indian Paintings from the Virginia Museum of Fine
Arts. Exhibit traced the evolution of Indian painting from the 12th to the
early 20th century and showcased the museum’s rich holdings of South Asian
painting.
Kamat's
Potpourri: The
Arts of India by K. L Kamat. The Arts of India are the illustration of the
religious life of the Hindus. See what all this site has to offer.
Kamat's
Potpourri- Gatekeeper of Indian Art More often than not, the
Hindu temples have painted or sculpted guardians at the entrance. Dr.
Kamat takes a look at the gatekeepers as depicted in various art forms. See
what all this site has to offer.
Philadelphia
Museum Collections Indian Art thumbnails link to larger images with
detailed information of each work. Indian and Himalayan Art. (Site has
changed. Search Collection - Art of India or India. Search will bring up many
images of works from India).
Art
India.Net- Performance Art. find out more about music and dance of India.
Horizon’s – Art, Culture &
Lifestyle of India - The Horizons - where you can explore the exciting and
rich world of Indian art and culture. Learn more about dance, music and art. Art gallery
Asian Art-
Online journal for the study and exhibition of the arts of Asia See Window
of the Sacred World and other exhibitions.
Indian
Mythology the site contains terminology
many stories,
a Picture
Gallery (click the arrow to see all of the images).
This is one link I obtained from CD
by Karen Chace - a wonderful asset for the art teacher.
Tales
of the Punjab: told by the People Many of the tales in this collection
appeared either in the Indian Antiquary, the Calcutta Review, or
the Legends of the Punjab. Scroll down to the contents. Many stories
with line illustration. Another site available on CD
by Karen Chace.
