New Delhi: Ladakh has a reputation for its high-altitude ... But embedded in these lofty mountains is an art form seldom talked about. Petroglyphs—the prehistoric rock carvings—are cultural ...

which show great artistry, sophistication and imagination, have been captured in a stunningly illustrated book by Deshpande titled, ‘Speaking Stones: Rock Art of Ladakh’.

An upcoming photography exhibit hopes to spread the word about Ladakh’s ancient petroglyphs ... she came upon petroglyphs, an ancient art form etched into rocks by our nomadic ancestors close ...

Ladakh may be known for its vast ... Stepping Stones is one of the first documentations of these ancient art forms. Apart from the conversation, the museum will also host a sale of copies at ...

View Full Image The cover of 'Speaking Stones: Rock Art of Ladakh' “Petroglyphs give you ... Deshpande located a human form with an inverted foetus near the abdomen and a giant phallus between ...

The report said that wood carving has been a vibrant art form in Ladakh for generations, with its cultural significance deeply embedded in the region's heritage, including the capital Leh and Kargil.

Anuja Dasgupta, 28, was born in Patna, but has spent the last few years immersed in Ladakh, far from the madding crowd, perfecting an art form she calls “anthotypes". Leaves, flowers ...

But we try to be clear that our land art exhibition ... cites Ladakh's "economic backwardness" as a key reason for encouraging rapid development in the region. Preserving forms of knowledge ...

Artists from diverse backgrounds have congregated in the breathtaking expanse of S Ladakh to showcase their awe-inspiring creations at an exceptional art exhibition, situated at the highest ...