Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.128

v2.c76.128

The motif of decorations, a characteristic feature of Indian architecture (cf Aprayojya-prayojya the 34th Chap. of the S. S.) was very much related to the paintings both secular and religious. Paintings had a diverse use from early times. For the instruction of the child and communication with the illiterate paintings are but a model method.