Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.110
Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.110
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v2.c76.110
Painting, as hinted at, before (cf. ‘The Iconoplastic Art’ Chap. IV) being in the scope or Iconography, should have been treated as such; but painting has a unique place in the ancient Indian arts as its employment was not restricted to religious purposes alone; its aim for secular employment has been in vogue from times immemorial, as would be evident soon from the fascinating stories of its origin. But before we trace its origin, let us introduce its aim a little more in the scheme of cultural and artistic traditions of this ancient land.