Articles on Ancient Indian Art
Jainism's Influence on Indian Art and Architecture
By Bessie Craig · Jain Avenue, 2021
Jainism, a trans-theistic religion emphasizing non-violence toward all living beings, has significantly shaped India's art and architecture. Originating in the 6th century BCE with Mahavira, who renounced his royal life to become an ascetic, Jainism's…
A note on the Jina Image from Meḍatā, Rajasthan
By M. A. Dhaky · Sambodhi, 2013
This short contribution documents a recently discovered Jina sculpture from Meḍatā, a historical town in Rajasthan. The author describes the figure as being carved in high‑relief from buff sandstone and standing in the classic kāyotsarga posture of Jain…
ART AND ARTISTS IN ANCIENT INDIA – A SOCIOLOGICAL INQUIRY
By Poonam Gandhi-Moirangthem · Sambodhi, 2007
Art and Artists in Ancient India – A Sociological Inquiry examines how art in ancient India was intertwined with religion and social structures. Art was viewed as a means of realizing spiritual liberation, and its conscious aim was the portrayal of divinity.…
Harappa and Jainism
By Thillaisthanam Natarajan Ramachandran · Jinamanjari, 1996
This article explores the possible connections between Jainism and the ancient Harappan (Indus Valley) civilization. T.N. Ramachandran argues that there are substantial philosophical, symbolic, and artistic continuities between Harappan culture and Jain…
Art Notes on Design‑Drawing, Painting and Picture‑Galleries in the Tilakamañjarī
By Narayan M. Kansara · Sambodhi, 1972
In 'Art Notes on Design‑Drawing, Painting and Picture‑Galleries in the Tilakamañjarī', N.M. Kansara surveys descriptions of art and decoration in Dhanapāla’s tenth‑century Kāvya 'Tilakamañjarī'. The author notes that the heroine and other characters paint…