Art Forms

Discuss the salient features of the Harappan architecture. (Answer in 150 words)

Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.

“Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment.

Discuss the main contributions of Gupta period and Chola period to Indian heritage and culture. (Answer in 250 words)

Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate. (Answer in 150 words)

Highlight the Central Asian and Greco-Bactrian elements in the Gandhara art. (Answer in 150 words)

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India. (Answer in 150 words)

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words)

Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.

Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.

Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment.

Discuss the 'Tandava' dance as recorded in early Indian inscriptions. (100 words)