Topic: Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1) The Chola Period marks a distinct and significant period in the art and architecture of India. Comment.(250 words)
Art and culture by Nithin Singhania
Why this question:
The question seeks to examine the significance and the uniqueness of Chola art and architecture.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must discuss the significance of the Chola art and architecture.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Introduce the distinctness of Chola art and architecture that is the Dravida style of architecture.
Body:
The body has to address to parts. First part as to why the Chola art was distinct. In this using salient and important features of Chola art tell the marked changes which started during the Chola art. The emphasis here should be on why these were distinct.
The next part of body should the significance of the Chola art and its uniqueness. Quoting examples from the Chola architecture and art this should be elaborately explained.
Conclusion:
The conclusion should say how Chola Art and architecture changed the scenario of India architecture and influenced the future architecture especially in the southern India.
