difference between indian art and western art
Indian Art | Western Art |
a. Subjects covered in Indian art included human image in a portrait, mythological themes, portraits of gods and goddesses. | One popular imperial tradition was that of picturesque landscape painting, portrait paintings and engravings. |
b.The technique of oil painting was not part of Indian art till about 19th century. | Western art had well developed the technique of oil painting . |
c.Popular Indian style of paintings included mural paintings, miniatures, nation’s ancient myths. |
Western style of portraiture served as an ideal means of displaying the lavish lifestyles, wealth and status that the empire generated. |