A Comparative Study of the Symbolic Visual Representations in the Art of Indian and French in Pondicherry

Abstract

Indian art lays emphasis not only on the outer form but also on the inner meaning.   From the earliest times, Indian art evolved from the basic concept that it is of an auspicious character and thus the symbols and icons which were developed in Indian art were essentially philosophical-religious idea dictum. These auspicious symbols were the growth of the religious thought of ancient Indians.

Like Indian Art the Western art also lays emphasis on the inner meaning. In Puducherry there are ample of symbolic art forms seen in the Western French Art and Architectural structures. This paper aims to highlight the common symbolic art forms of the Indian and French which express their philosophical- religious ideas in their art in Pondicherry.