| Title | Indic Mural architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | This style encompasses mural painting traditions across the Indian subcontinent, often depicting religious narratives, courtly scenes, and decorative motifs within architectural settings. |
| Also Known As | Bagan Mural Temple Architecture with Indian Hindu Epic Depictions Bagan Temple Architecture Indian Mural Traditions Hindu Epic Depictions Gupta Pala Art Styles Indic Literary Traditions |
| Tags | Mural Painting Fresco Religious Art Narrative |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-4750059301-15:20:37:28:08:21:IMAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indic-mural-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indic-mural-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Ancient to Medieval |
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Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Temples Monasteries Palaces |
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| Associated Deities | Hindu deities Buddhist figures Jain Tirthankaras |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Lime plaster Natural pigments |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Mural paintings on walls and ceilings Fresco techniques Narrative panels Decorative borders |
Keywords
| Keywords | Mural Painting Fresco Religious Art Narrative |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Cave Paintings of India | Book | Overview of mural traditions. |
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gubyaukgyi Temple Myinkaba Bagan | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Lime plaster
Natural pigments
Related Features
Mural paintings on walls and ceilings
Fresco techniques
Narrative panels
Decorative borders
Example Sites
How to Identify Indic Mural architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Mural paintings on walls and ceilings, Fresco techniques, Narrative panels.
- Verify geographic location: Indic Mural architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-Indian.
- Examine construction materials: Indic Mural architecture style typically uses Lime plaster and Natural pigments.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Ancient to Medieval.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.