Some of the first great examples of architecture in india come from the mauryan empire. In terms of built heritage, it has been the most dominating art in indian history and all the other modes of art are sometimes considered as accessories to it. After ashoka none of the mauryan ruler showed any interest in propagating buddhism. The mauryan period art and architecture, except that of the relics of the palace of chandragupta maurya at pataliputra, is mainly asokan. Post mauryan art and culture iasmania civil services. Mauryan period art and architecture except relics of chandragupta maurya at pataliputra were mainly during the regime of emperor ashoka the art and architecture can be classified into the following. Art and architecture from mauryan period unacademy. Ishani pandya rank 502cse2014, icls on mains gs1revision indian art and culture. Mauryan art and architecture the origins of monumental stone sculpture and architecture in the indian subcontinent go back to the harappan civilisation. Indian art and culture by nitin singhania 2nd edition pdf. It was a royal art patronized by mauryan kings especially ashoka.
Art and culture are wideranging topics that upsc suggests for the preliminary examination. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. Stupas, pillars, caves, palaces pottery mauryan stupas stupas are solid domes made of brick or stone in different sizes. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. This very diversity illustrates that hindu temple architecture was in its formative stage and was yet to arrrive at the standardised situation of later centuries. These notes will also be useful for other competitive exams like banking po, ssc, state civil services exams and so on. They are exquisite in aesthetic quality and brilliant in their design and execution. Mauryan art no significant architectural remains have been found corresponding to the period between the harappans and the mauryas. Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture indian. This entry was posted in ancient indian history, art history, art history of india, ashoka, asian art, mauryan dynasty and tagged ancient indian history, art history, ashoka, mauryan dynasty, sculpture on april 26, 2017 by historyreads.
Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture. Sculptures of the mauryan empire include those forms of art which were crafted during this period and are renowned specimens of mauryan art. Art and architecture some of the finest examples of ashokan art, are the famous ashokan pillars that he erected across the country. Mauryan art and architecture art and culture for upsc preparation. Mauryan art and architecture art and culture for upsc. The art and architecture of the mauryan empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of indian art. Some of ashokas edicts carved on pillars and rocks made out. Download mughal architecture pdf in english and hindi for upsc exam here. The mauryan art rose to its peak during ashokas rule. In this lesson we have covered various art forms like stupid, cave paintings, cave excavations which were constructed during the reign of mauryas.
Mauryan emperors initiated the artists and art guilds into the use of stone and made them translate their traditional skill in terms of a new material. Gupta architecture is very diverse in style, design and features. Development of rockcut architecture 21 chapter2 development of rockcut architecture architecture is the art and science of enclosing and decorating the space created by nature. Mauryan art is the art, mostly sculpture, produced during the period of the mauryan empire. The period was marked by mature use of stone and production of masterpieces. The best examples of indigenous art are two free standing stone figures a yaksha image from parkham and a yakshi sculpture from besnagar.
The majestic free standing ashokan pillars symbolise the axis of the world axis mundi that separated heaven and earth. Some of the major art works of this time were the buddhist. Chandragupta maurya was succeeded by his son bindusara in 298 bc who expanded the kingdom over most of. In india the establishment of a vigorous dynasty ruling over wide dominions has invariably resulted in the application of a strong stimulus to the development of man. We have tried to summarize all the important aspects related to mauryan art and architecture, still if some important points have been left, please add your inputs in the comments below, we would edit the post and include the mentioned important aspects. Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture 29 rescued by the deer is also shown along with the king pointing a finger at the deer. View mauryan art ppts online, safely and virus free. Know architecture during mughals and contemporary sur, sikh and rajput rulers in india. Mauryan art iasmania civil services preparation online. The mughals were a staunch supporter of art and architecture. Pillars, rockcut architecture, stupas and other details. Syllabus, notes, free pdf art and culture notes for upsc. Postmauryan trends in rt and rchitecture not to be. There is manilist an cvident joy, a najvc zest free from all anguish, a youthfuil traturile.
The mauryan empire art and architecture constitutes the progress of indian art and plays. Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture part 11. Ncert notes on important topics for the upsc civil services exam preparation. This lesson is the continuation of the previous lessons post mauryan art. Stone sculpture was introduced by mauryan dynasty which expressed a civilised, sophisticated and fully developed art that had generations of artistic effort, experience and tradition behind it. Bindusara in 298 bc who expanded the kingdom over most of presentday india. According to the story, the man promised the deer after his rescue that he would not. We have covered the remaining topics that were left out in the previous lesson.
Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that todays audiences expect. He undertook the reconstruction and extension of an old mauryan route and renamed it as sadakeazam which was. Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture part i. Indian history notes in this article, we are dealing with the trends in the post mauryan art and architecture as a part of the indian culture series based on the ncert textbook an introduction to indian art part 1. Download free ncert pdf buy print copy of this book get gist of ncert books study kit for upsc exams. Some evidence is put forward by john irwin that ashokan columns may be the culmination of the ancient prebuddhist religious tradition in india of a cult of one cosmis pillar of axis mundi. Mauryan architecture is also reputed to have been fabulous. Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture indian culture series ncert filed under. The mauryan empire is marked for its great achievements in art, culture, architecture and literature, since the period of king ashoka led to the base of sculpturing art of india in later period. Mauryan art mauryan architecture remains of palaces remains of stupas rockcut caves sculpture pillars figure sculpture terracotta objects conclusion. Arts of the mauryan period indian culture series ncert. This is probably because buildings were not made of stone in this period. The mauryan empire art and architecture constitutes the progress of indian art and plays important role in cultural history.
Wells were also dug in many places, he also built good roads and planted shady trees on both sides. The lion capital of asoka, national emblem of india, the most famous example of mauryan art. Mauryan rule marks an important phase in our cultural history. He had a number of rest houses constructed for the benefit of travelers.
Nevertheless, the influence of guptaera buildings on later indian temple architecture is indisputable and continued. These columns were works of art, architecture and engineering. No significant architectural remains have been found corresponding to the period between the harappans and the mauryas. An overview mauryan art encompasses the arts produced during the period of the mauryan empire 4th to 2nd century bce represented an important transition in indian art from use of wood to stone 2 the lion capital of ashoka from sarnath that is now the national emblem of india mauryan architecture in the barabar mounts. Alexander the great had come to india, he signed a peace treaty with the people, but chandragupta would not stand the foreign presence, and sought to destroy it. Mauryan art represents an important transition in indian art. However, after decline of that civilisation, there is a long gap and it is only in the maurya period that monumental stone sculpture and architecture appeared on the scene again. The compilation is based on the ncert textbook an introduction to indian art part 1.
The mauryan period represents the third major period in the indian cultural history after the prehistoric times and indus valley period. The table below gives the links of a few articles which are a continuation of this article in our series of ncert art. Buddhist art and architecture before 1200 chandragupta created the mauryan empire out of necessity of the indian people. Describe the mauryan contribution to art and architecture. After the successors of ashoka failed to keep the empire intact, various small kingdoms emerged in the face of indian subcontinent. The period was marked by the use of stone and various masterpieces. The pillar was made out of a single stone which was cut, shaped and polished. Mauryan art is the art, mostly sculpture, produced during the period of the mauryan empire, which was the first empire to rule, at least in theory, over most of the indian subcontinent, between 322 and 185 bce. Artists in one ancient indian civilization were undoubtedly experts at it.
Coomaraswamy divides mauryan art into two, indigenous art and official or court art. It represented an important transition in indian art from use of wood to stone. A brief summary about the art and architecture of the mauryan period. Mauryan art,mauryan empire,mauryan dynasty,mauryan. There are sculptures made in this era, which have survived the wrath of time, however the paintings havent been found. The main structural and functional features of a building are the roof arches, walls, doors and windows. This monumental piece of architecture tends to suggest the achaemenid and. In this post, we bring you the important aspects of the arts of the mauryan period. Ppt the mauryan dynasty powerpoint presentation free. Arts of the mauryan period indian culture series ncert clear. Download mughal architecture pdf in english and hindi for. India after mauryas was a not a very remarkable period for political solidarity but it saw development of indian culture to a great extent. In the mauryan period stone culture dramatically emerged as the principal medium of indian artist. In this lesson, well explore these structures and see how they reflected other changes that the mauryan.