Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture)

by Bhagyashree Sarma | 2021 | 59,457 words

Hinduism Shilpashastra Vastushastra Purana Natyashastra

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This page relates ‘Painting and Image Making’ of the study on the elements of Art and Architecture according to the Vishnudharmottara Purana: an ancient text whose third book deals with various artisan themes such as Architecture, Painting, Dance, Grammar, etc. Many chapters are devoted to Hindu Temple architecture and the iconography of Deities and their installation rites and ceremonies.

Chapter 5 - Painting and Image Making

- Sub-Contents: (+ / -)

1. Painting: The Concept

2. The Importance of the Term Citra

3. The Story Behind the Origin of Painting

4. Divisions of Painting (Citra)

5. Preparation of Canvas before Painting

6. Materials for Colours Used in Painting

7(a): Portrait of Men and Women

7(b): Portrait of Different Classes Projected in Painting

7(c): Natural Objects and Phenomenon in Painting

7(d): Portrait of Different Places in Painting

7(e): Reflection of Symbolization in Portrait through Painting

7(f): Personification Created by Painting in Portrait

7(g): Role of Eyes in Portrait Created in the Context of Painting

7(h): Connection of Sentiments with the Paintings

8(a): Image Making: The Concept

8(b): The Image of Various Gods

[Full title: Reflection of Painting and Image Making in the Tṛtīya-khaṇḍa of the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa]

Last Updated: 15 September, 2022

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