The six limbs of Indian painting or Shadanga in Sanskrit (Devnagari: षडांङ्ग IAST: Ṣaḍaṅga) refer to a classical framework outlining the essential principles and techniques in traditional Indian art.[1] These guidelines were first codified in ancient Sanskrit texts and have significantly influenced the aesthetics and methods of Indian painting over centuries. One of the earliest mention of Ṣaḍaṅga is founded in the Kamasutra[2][a] of Vātsyāyana. The six limbs encompass various aspects, including form, proportion, and expression, serving as a comprehensive guide for artists to create works that are both technically proficient and spiritually profound.[3]
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- ^ Coomaraswamy, Ananda K. (2003). History of Indian and Indonesian Art. Kessinger Publishing. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-7661-5801-6. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ^ Mallanaga, Vatsyayana (1 January 1994). The Complete Kāma-Sūtra. Translated by Daniélou, Alain. Park Street Press. p. 576. ISBN 9780892816804.
- ^ Chaitanya, Krishna (1994). A History of Indian Painting: The Modern Period. Abhinav Publication. p. 330. ISBN 8170173108.
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