The Indus Civilization of Ancient India

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This paper explains that the Indus civilization, one of the most geographically extensive ancient civilizations ever discovered, demonstrates patterns of centralization or standardization in its art and architecture. The author points out that the art produced by this empire is seen by most scholars to be far ahead of its time and more sophisticated than many ancient cultures with which it can be compared. The paper relates that the art and architecture of the Indus civilization is highly detailed, representational, and sophisticated in production and craftsmanship, reflecting an efficient culture.

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"Architecturally, the sophistication of the Indus civilization can be seen to have progressed rapidly during these two eras also. From domesticating plants and animals and settling down into what could be called prototypical cultural methods, the Indus people had advanced to building large, intricately-planned cities and towns. Apparently,
these cities were planned on a universal design that was either widely copied or mandated for use throughout the vast civilization. The cities were walled, and were planned on an efficiently-measured and -executed grid pattern that allowed for the formation of rectangular blocks and cross-streets. As was mentioned, the eastern ends of the cities were traditionally made up of residential areas, and the western ends were dominated by a large sort of citadel. This perhaps reflects upon a separation of public and private function. The residential areas also had a large courtyard through which community interface was assumedly integrated into the plan."

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