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May 27, 2026Open Access

Depiction of Plants and Trees in Ancient and Contemporary India

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Traces plant symbolism from ancient motifs to modern interpretations, highlighting cultural shifts in India.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the transformation of botanical representations in Indian visual culture from ancient to contemporary times.
  • Analyzed iconographic evidence from glyptic seals and relief sculptures from the Indus Valley to the Mauryan Empire.
  • Compared ancient plant symbolism with current artistic practices in India.
  • Evaluated the cultural implications of flora in art throughout history.
  • Ancient art depicted trees as symbols of divinity and protection, integrating them into social paradigms.
  • Contemporary art reframes plant motifs to address issues like ecological crisis and urbanisation.
  • The enduring presence of arboreal themes signifies their deep-rooted significance in Indian cultural expression.

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Peddinti Srikavya (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a168b160c924ddd1bd59df1https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20380914
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