Art is one of the subjective concepts which have no universally accepted definitions. The power, skill and talent of a person to express himself can be called as an art. Art can be called as just another word for expression. There are three categories of art which are visual art, performing art and literary art. Sometimes art is also broadly classified into two categories of applied art and fine art.

 

Auction Prices Of Indian Fine Art

Applied art is the application of design and aesthetics to the objects of everyday use. The second broad classification of art is the fine art. Fine art is the art which is produced primarily for aesthetic and pleasure value. There is no practical application of fine art. The famous forms of fine art are paintings, dance, drama, sculpture and architecture.

The Best Artworks and Auction Prices of Indian Fine Art

Indian fine art has a long history which dates back to 3rd century BC. Later the fine art in India flourished in the Indus Valley Civilisation. The art was known for its symbolism. The main subject of this art was Hindu gods and goddesses which were depicted with some symbolisms to describe their nature. Indian fine art later also flourished under the patronage of various kings and queens of different kingdoms in India. Some of this art are auctioned from time to time and the auction prices of Indian fine art is determined by their antique value.
 

There are many schools of art which started in India in the medieval times. This includes Rajasthan School of art, Decca School, Banaras School, Mughal School. Later on when India was colonised, European school of Art under East India Company also influenced the artists. One fine element of Indian fine art has been depiction of religious elements.  Auction prices of Indian paintings are also determined by their content and nature of paintings.

Indian fine art are also described to be one of the most sensuous and erotic arts in the world. There is said to be lot of decoration in the art forms and the human bodies which are shown in the art are quite often in an idealised form.

Indian art is also united with the architecture of India. This is why we se that many wall paintings and balconies of palaces and historic monuments were adorned with sculptures and paintings. Fine art also helped the devotees in their worship. Hence many artist made sculptures and paintings of Indian Gods and Goddesses.