Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c30.20

c30.20

The post-Gupta development, as expressed in the west and central region, was undeniably a rich aftermath of the intellectual regime of the imperial Guptas, the earlier manifestation signifying that first creative impulse which heralds the birth of a new era, the later, under the steadying influence of time, producing the exquisite second flowering, as exemplified by the remains at Osia, Eran and elsewhere. But in reality these groups of buildings only represent one aspect of a much wider cultural movement which extended into most parts of the country. For there is ample evidence that during the latter half of the first millennium the arts generally were approaching a very high level, and in several instances had actually attained their golden prime. The great school of rock architecture which was nearing its glorious end, and the building art in its structural form which was beginning its grand achievements, indicate that the spirit of progressiveness was a very living force at this time