Concept of Environment in Ancient Art and Architecture

The environment originated right from the dawn of civilization with the fall of sun’s rays over the earth. It is a critical study of the environmental elements depicted in ancient art and architecture of the monuments. India’s unique gift to the world are the ancient monuments representing as they do a paean to life to look to joy perfect in execution and sublime in expression. It aims at focusing light on the importance of elements of environment that have been depicted here in art and architecture right from prehistoric to modern period. The ancient texts, the archaeological excavations, inscriptions, coins, paintings, do corborate to the depiction of elements of environment. Interestingly is the fact that the various dynasties of the ancient period were aware and more cautious about the significance of environment for the sustenance of human life, who depicted the elements of environment in ancient art and architecture to impart teachings and propagate importance of its protection t