What are the Basic Elements and Principles of Art

Ellora Caves, alongside prehistoric sites like Ajanta and Bagh, serve as enduring testaments to humanity's innate artistic expression. These caves reveal how art, rooted in autobiographical narratives, transforms natural stimuli into abstract creations through imagination—using lines, colors, stones, or words. The study highlights that art is a universal, divine gift that shapes human consciousness by directing senses and instilling tendencies. Evidence of this creative impulse persists in ancient cave paintings, which reflect the artist's emotional response to material objects or nature, diverging from literal representations. The research underscores art's role as both a record of primitive life's moments and a medium for transcending reality.

Dhiman, S. (2021). WHAT ARE THE BASIC ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ART. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 2(1SE), 17–18. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v2.i1se.2021.17