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Shiva-Parvati (Iconography) [...] Introduction
Update, 11 May, 2023: Images depicting Shiva with Parvati appear as early as the beginning of the... »»

Shiva-Parvati (Iconography) [...] About the Author (Thomas Eugene Donaldson)
Update, 11 May, 2023: Prof. Thomas Eugene Donaldson of Cleveland State university is a leading au... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 2. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and the Indian Classical Dances
Update, 08 April, 2023: There are eight kinds of classical dance form of India recognised by Sangee... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 1. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and Modern Drama
Update, 08 April, 2023: Indian Art and Architecture are very much influenced by the works of Sanskr... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 8(b): The Image of Various Gods
Update, 06 April, 2023: In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, the attire, accessories, weapons, carrier, d... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 7(h): Connection of Sentiments with the Paintings
Update, 04 April, 2023: [Full title: 3.7: Different Kinds of Portrait used in Painting (citra) (h):... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 7(g): Role of Eyes in Portrait Created in the Context of Painting
Update, 03 April, 2023: [Full title: 3.7: Different Kinds of Portrait used in Painting (citra) (g):... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 7(c): Natural Objects and Phenomenon in Painting
Update, 01 April, 2023: [Full title: 3.7: Different Kinds of Portrait used in Painting (citra) (c):... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 7(b): Portrait of Different Classes Projected in Painting
Update, 31 March, 2023: [Full title: 3.7: Different Kinds of Portrait used in Painting (citra) (b):... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 7(a): Portrait of Men and Women
Update, 27 March, 2023: [Full title: 3.7: Different Kinds of Portrait used in Painting (citra) (a):... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 2.2. Hand Postures (c): Nṛtta-hasta
Update, 08 February, 2023: Again there are thirty kinds of nṛttahastas as mentioned in the Viṣṇudharmo... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 1.3. Elements of Drama (g): Characters
Update, 04 February, 2023: Characters play an important role in any type of literary composition. Spec... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 1.3. Elements of Drama (f): Dramatic Style
Update, 04 February, 2023: Dramatic style is generally referred to by the word vṛtti in the Viṣṇudharm... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 1.3. Elements of Drama (c): Bodily Movements
Update, 02 February, 2023: The āṅgikābhinaya includes the histrionic representation of the limbs which... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 1.3. Elements of Drama (b): Costume and Make up
Update, 02 February, 2023: Costume and make up are the two important concerns of a Drama which transfo... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 2. Origin and Development of Indian Music
Update, 30 January, 2023: The origin of Indian Music can be traced back to the Vedic period and its o... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 3. A General Note on Art
Update, 28 January, 2023: Art is a form of an action through which people can express their thoughts ... »»

Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [...] 2. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa: An Introductory Note
Update, 28 January, 2023: The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa is a voluminous purāṇa which is mainly divided i... »»

Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [...] 6. Further Scope for Research
Update, 19 January, 2023: The Śilpaśāstra and the Kriyā pāda of Āgamas are a type of literature that ... »»

Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [...] 5. Problem faced in Understanding the text Kāśyapa Śilpaśāstra
Update, 19 January, 2023: The language of the Śilpaśāstra texts, by and large, looks to be at the fir... »»

Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [...] 4. Conclusion (Āgamas and Kāśyapa Śilpaśāstra)
Update, 19 January, 2023: While going through the text of Kāśyapa Śilpaśāstra, it was noted that righ... »»

Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [...] 3. Conclusion (Gopuras)
Update, 19 January, 2023: Though the gopuras are an iconic part of south Indian temples, texts like t... »»

Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [...] 2. Conclusion (Maṇḍapas)
Update, 19 January, 2023: Among the maṇḍapas that decorate a temple, the 100 pillared maṇḍapas, 1000 ... »»

Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [...] 1. Conclusion (Prākāras)
Update, 19 January, 2023: The prākāra concept as evinced by Kāśyapa Śilpaśāstra involving the divisio... »»

Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [...] Conclusion (Introduction)
Update, 19 January, 2023: India possesses treatises on architecture from ancient period prescribing r... »»