Heritage and History: Indian Art Traditions · Ancient to Medieval India

The Caves of Bhimbetka and Ajanta

Analyzing early human expression and the sophisticated murals of the Buddhist tradition.

Key Questions

  1. 1What do prehistoric cave paintings tell us about the relationship between humans and nature?
  2. 2How did the Ajanta artists manage to create depth and emotion in low-light conditions?
  3. 3What stories are preserved in these murals that written history might have missed?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Indian Heritage - Prehistoric Rock Paintings and Buddhist Art - Class 9
Class: Class 9
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Heritage and History: Indian Art Traditions
Period: Ancient to Medieval India

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