Artist in Studio

 By: Dr. Vikram Kumar The origin of visual and performing arts can be traced back to the very beginnings of human civilization. Artistic expression has been an essential part of human existence, with the first known examples of art dating back to prehistoric times. Over the centuries, various forms of visual and performing arts have evolved, reflecting the diverse cultures, traditions, and beliefs of different societies. This paper aims to explore the origin of visual and performing arts and the role they have played in human history. Visual Arts Visual arts encompass a wide range of art forms, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography, among others. The earliest known examples of visual arts can be traced back to prehistoric times, where humans used cave walls as canvases to create images of animals, people, and daily life. These paintings were often created using natural pigments, such as charcoal, ochre, and chalk. As human civilizations developed, so ...

   By Dr Vikram Kumar   Indian folk arts are culturally based art forms that are handed down through generations. These traditional art forms include music, dancing, puppetry, storytelling, etc. This is a very unique feature of Indian Art and Culture. India is known for its arts and crafts that are conventional. The various art forms are displayed through distinct cultural and traditional identities by states and union territories. The rich heritage of India comprises ethnic, colourful and vibrant tribal arts. “The Constitution of India identifies the indigenous people as “tribes”. Tribes as a social formation may be identified in two ways: firstly, as a stage in the history of the evolution of human civilization; secondly, as a society organized on the basis of kinship ties which enables them to be a multifunctional grouping. In India, tribal is defined in reference to the cultural practices of certain groups in relation to religious and cultural practices. Tribal an...