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Sep 18, 2012 · The Art of Painting in Ancient India – Chitrasutra (1) 18Sep. [I propose to post a series of articles on the art of painting in ancient India with particular reference to the Chitrasutra of Vhishnudharmottara purana, a text dated about Sixth Century AD.
Chitra Sutra is consisted of 8 chapters or Adhyayas (35-43). Each chapter discusses about different feature of Indian painting: Adhyaya 35: This chapter showcases the mythic origin of painting and the five types of males together with their differing proportions.
Dec 17, 2013 · Ancient Chitrasutra Tradition of Indian Art. December 17, 2013 December 22, 2019. Since early times, the art and technique of painting were carefully studied and put down in the Chitrasutra of the Vishnudharmottara Purana.
Chitrasutra – The Art Of Painting In Ancient India In The Light Of Vishnudharmottara Purana – Part 1. Mind of an Indian Artist. Painting as an art has a rich history in India since it evolved and flourished from periods so early that it is hard to pin a time when India did not have painters. Painting is as old in India as its Shastra (scriptures).
Sep 18, 2012 · The text of Chitrasütra was first published in 1912. And, its earliest translation into English was rendered by Stella Kramrisch (1924). She also provided explanations of its art; the interpretations of the key concepts as given in the third khanda of the Chitrasütra.
The Chitrasutra is a set of four ancient texts written during the Gupta period between 450A.D and 650A.D. These ancient texts are related to the art of painting and contain various myths and guidelines. The Story of King Naganajit.
Oct 5, 2023 · The term “Chitrasutra” can be related to ancient Indian art and aesthetics, particularly drawing inspiration from texts like the “Natya Shastra” and the “Chitrasutra” section within.
