by CulturoAdmin | Apr 6, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
The South Indian style of temple architecture is distinct from the other architectural styles in the rest of India. This style of architecture can be divided into four periods, corresponding to the principal kingdoms that ruled southern India i.e. the Pallavas,... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 6, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
Temples form the backbone of the Indian medieval architectural heritage. Despite the vast geographical span of the country and influence of different dynasties, Indian temple architecture is remarkably uniform. Two broad styles can be identified, each having several... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 6, 2020 | Indian Architecture & Sculpture
The Mauryan dynasty crumbled after Ashoka’s death in 232 B.C. In its wake came the Sungas and Kushans in the North and the Satavahanas in the South. The period 2 B.C. to 3 A.D. marked the beginning of the sculptural idiom in the Indian sculpture where the...