Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. The sculptural art of the Indus valley shows that artists of that time surely had fine artistic sensibilities and a vivid imagination. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian art and culture – Nitin Singhania.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about sculptural art of Indus valley civilisation.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief about rich art of Indus valley civilisation.
Body:
Mention the various features of Indus valley civilisation that exhibited fine artistry and imagination – seals, bronze dancing girl, steatite images, copper sculptures etc. Elaborate upon their vivid features.
Conclusion:
Conclude by the summarising.
