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Association of religion and Indian art: A study

Author(s) Dr. kharita . .
Country India
Abstract Art is a way of expressing the beliefs, customs and values of religion. Religious art is a visual representation of religious ideas and their association to human beings. Through art, religious experience is expressed and spiritual or transcendental states can be reached. Art has an age-old relationship with myth, magic and religion, just as religious artworks capture our attention. These artifacts’ mesmerize with their attractive appearance.
Artwork related to religion develops a better understanding with a deeper truth. India's tradition of diversity creates a deep association between art and religion. The cultural heritage of a country is a mirror of its religious beliefs, with which the artist gives shape to his artwork. In which religion and tradition are naturally reflected. Religion is an important element that deeply shapes cultural expression in Indian society. This paper explores the brief association between all art disciplines and religion in a manner of chronological study. Religion provides to the artist themes, symbols and narratives to express art. To understand the relationship between Indian art and religion, we have to go deep into the ancient civilizations like- Mourya, Gupta, and Cholas dynasty etc. These entire dynasties are deeply connected with religion, who promoted Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Indian art progressed inspired by these religions, for example Khajuraho, Konark, Varanasi etc. The influence of Buddhism is clearly visible in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora. In this way, we can see examples of Jainism in the Jain temples of Rajasthan and Gujarat. India's religious past has emerged very effectively in the context of art in the present times.
Field Arts > Drawing
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-21
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45527
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mh8p

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