THE JAIN ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA

By: Chandra Neel

Broadly speaking, there were two major cultural traditions that developed simultaneously in Ancient India - one was led by the Vedic sages and the other by the shramanas (ascetics). From the Vedic tradition sprouted numerous cults and sects around Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti and several other deities and their multiple forms; while Jainism and Buddhism followed the shramanic tradition. Although Jainism is older, but as compared to Buddhism, very little attention has been given to the study of Jain Art. It is a known fact that the religion has been the way of life in India since its inception and it continues till date. This is the reason that around the core concept of religion, manifestation of the contemporary society indulged in all types of daily activities was given due importance in all the forms of visual and performing art manifestations and executions in India. The Jain Art is no exception. The present publication deals with the gradual changes that underwent with time during the process of development in the Jain Art and Architecture in India since their inception.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CPCL333S
• ISBN13: 9798869948854
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 101 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"