Author(s):
Mukesh Kumar Rathia, Arun Kumar
Email(s):
mukeshrathia25@gmail.com , arunsabhlok1953@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-581X.2024.00009
Address:
Mukesh Kumar Rathia1, Arun Kumar2
1Technical Assistant, School of Studies in Anthropology, Pt. Ravishankar shukla University, Raipur CG.
2Professor (Retd.), School of Studies in Anthropology, Pt. Ravishankar shukla University, Raipur CG.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
5000 painted Rock Shelters with 700 of them concentrated at Bhimbetka is the 3rd largest distribution in world, next to Africa and Australia.
It is widely spread in Jammu and Kashmir., Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, U.P., M.P., Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and so on.
In absence of script, it is a significant source of information about various components of past life ways namely, Material culture, Structures, Economic activities, Man-Animal relationship etc.
Underlying purpose of rock art, its exact functions and location of motifs in hidden and dark places is not accurately understood, yet.
The present communication aims to throw light on social – cultural aspects of ancient Rock art through ethno archaeological investigations of present-day art of main tribal communities living in the vicinity of Raigarh rock art sites.
Cite this article:
Mukesh Kumar Rathia, Arun Kumar. Social- cultural Significance of Similar Motifs of The Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh: Wooden Art Vs Ancient Rock Art. Research Journal of Engineering and Technology. 2024; 15(2):59-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-581X.2024.00009
Cite(Electronic):
Mukesh Kumar Rathia, Arun Kumar. Social- cultural Significance of Similar Motifs of The Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh: Wooden Art Vs Ancient Rock Art. Research Journal of Engineering and Technology. 2024; 15(2):59-4. doi: 10.52711/2321-581X.2024.00009 Available on: https://www.ijersonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-15-2-3
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