Sculpting Architecture - Cave Sculptures in Ancient India

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The history of Indian architecture begins with pre-historic rock
paintings, which till date can be seen in several caves in several
regions of the country. The advanced township planning of Harappa and
Mohenjodaro is another example of the ancient Indian's creative
mindsets. The creative sculptures of that time, like dancing girl from
Mohenjodaro, depict how much creative the people of those time were.
From there you will get the idea of the ancient India's superiorly
developed architecture.

Usage of symbolic form in the artworks was started in the forms of
Harappan seals. If studied properly you will find that in the Vedic
period mathematical and astronomical significance played highly
significant roles in the evolution of the symbolic temples. The trend
was followed by a remarkable period of Indian art's history which
still exists in the country in the forms of temple architecture and
rock-cut caves, which can be seen at Badami, Elephanta, Aihole,
Ellora, Salsette, Aurangabad and Mahabalipuram.

The artworks of the ancient times possess an extraordinary vigor that
still make them class-apart and among all the nation's ancient
artworks India stays on the apex position in terms of popularity.
Architecture is as old as human history because it is the basic need
of a human being. Architecture symbolizes the history, culture,
traditions, technology and climate of the nation.