Art & Culture Notes for UPSC Prelims

Art & Culture is a significant portion of history which is relevant in both the stages of the examination i.e Prelims and Mains. Trends analysis of last 10-year Prelims Question Papers shows that every year around 3-4 questions have been asked in UPSC Prelims examination. There is no dearth of material but the problem is that it is very exhaustive which becomes humanly impossible to memorize hence this books consolidates only those points which are relevant for the examination. We have also assimilated Previous Year Questions in the book in order to keep the preparation as per the UPSC framework.

This book comprises of topics related to Culture of India, Characteristics of Indian Culture, Palaeolithic Art, Indian Languages, Religion and Indian Philosophy, Indian Literature, Spread of Indian Culture Abroad, Art & Architecture In India, Indian Paintings, Indian Pottery, Classical Music, Musical Instruments, Classical Forms of Dance, Folk Dance Forms, Drama/Theatre, Pupper Forms of India, Government Institutions Related to Art and Culture and Schemes & Initiatives, etc. All these topics and their subtopics have been comprehensively covered under the book.

The book has been written with the point of view of comprehensive coverage of the entire syllabus of Art & Culture. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Art & Culture book covers a wide canvas of Art & Culture and the text has been written in a lucid, cogent, and convincing style, documented with interesting data, diagrams, and illustrations with apt and appropriate examples.

The Art & Culture Study Material includes in detail about the topics related to:

• Culture of India

• • Characteristics of Indian Culture
  • Palaeolithic Art
  • Art & Culture During Indus Valley Civilization
  • Indian Languages
  • Religion and Indian Philosophy
  • Indian Literature
  • Spread of Indian Culture Abroad

• Visual Art

• • Architecture and Sculpture Since Mauryan Age
  • Indian Paintings
  • Indian Pottery

• Performing Art

• • Classical Music
  • Musical Instruments
  • Classical Forms of Dance
  • Folk Dance Forms
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Pupper Forms of India

• Miscellaneous

• • Government Institutions Related to Art and Culture
  • Miscellaneous
  • Terminologies Associated with Indian Culture
  • Schemes & Initiatives