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)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu
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 two parts. The 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 the body should be the significance of the Chola art and its uniqueness. Quoting examples from the Chola architecture and art should be elaborately explained.
Conclusion:
The conclusion should say how Chola Art and architecture changed the scenario of Indian architecture and influenced future architecture, especially in southern India.
