I HAVE heard it said that modern Indian art is neither modern nor Indian. That, of course, is an exaggeration, and yet it causes one to pause momentarily and cast a backward glance over the centuries.

Shashank Shekhar Sinha‘s series of books on ancient India is making waves. A true account of history is a key way to battle fake news too, the historian says.

Originally presented as author's thesis (Ph. D.--Banaras Hindu University) under the title: The select Vyantara Devatās in early Indian art and literature.

When most people think of Indian art, intricate sculptures and ancient temples come to mind. Indian art for many is part of an ancient history — vestiges of a religious past that have somehow petered ...

The Met has gathered a stunning display of ancient Buddhist art — rare loans including dozens of objects that have never been exhibited outside of India. By Holland Cotter At the press opening for the ...

Kanika Gupta is an art historian, trained dancer, filmmaker, and author whose work bridges the worlds of ancient Indian art, mythology, and storytelling. She holds a Master's in Art History from the ...

A revision of the author's thesis, Bombay University, 1966. siris_sil_863411 ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — “Sanjhi,” the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using nature-inspired motifs, is how Ram Soni puts food on the table. It’s also a carefully preserved skill passed down through ...

Shruti Parthasarathy ’24 has been participating in the ancient Indian dance and art form of Bharatnatyam since she was five years old. Over the last three years, she has combined her love for dance ...