Geographic Provenance & Archaeology

Art across the subcontinent

India's artistic evolution is regional as well as chronological. Select any numbered pin on the map to see its geographical origins, medium, historical context, and archaeological significance.

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Choose any numbered pin or an entry from the directory below to inspect the artifact, its geographic provenance, and archaeological context.

22 Archaeological Sites

Spanning from the Bronze Age Indus Valley to Modernist movements.

Sculptures, murals, temples & textiles

Rock-cut shrines, miniature paintings, temple architecture, and folk traditions.

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Sites by Location

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