Art Forms

 Indo-Greek Art and Architecture–Gandhara, Mathura and Amaravati Schools Cultural stonework in India – in the form of primitive cupule art– dates back to the era of prehistoric art of the Lower Paleolithic, around 700,000 BCE – see Bhimbetka Petroglyphs (Auditorium Cave and Daraki-Chattan Rock Shelter, Madhya Pradesh). By the time of the Bronze … Read more

Forest Based Industries

  Introduction   India is very rich in forest Resources, with a large area under forest. All kinds of trees are found here varying from the deciduous, tropical hardwood trees to the evergreen and coniferous trees.   Trees provide one with a wide range of products. From paper to paints, chemicals, housing and furniture, they … Read more

Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts

Arts Art is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of human activities and creations. It can be defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. Art has … Read more

Embroidery Crafts

Embroidery Crafts Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread. It is one of the oldest and most popular forms of needlework, and has been practiced for centuries by people all over the world. Embroidery can be used to create a wide variety of designs, from simple geometric patterns … Read more