Shilpashastra Course

Discover the timeless wisdom of Shilpashastra through a structured journey into India’s sacred artistic traditions. This comprehensive course takes you from the fundamentals of line work and temple ornamentation to mastering divine proportions, iconography, vahanas, mudras, draperies, hairstyles, and complete deity compositions. 

Whether you are a beginner, an artist, or a devotee of Indian culture, you’ll learn the authentic principles behind creating spiritually inspired artwork with confidence, precision, and purpose. 

By the end of the course, you will possess the knowledge and skills to create traditional Shilpashastra drawings that honour the rich heritage of Indian temple art.

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Module 1 - Introduction and Foundation

Chapter 1 - Introduction

  • What is Shilpashastra
  • History and Significance
  • Why you should learn Shilpashastra
  • Symbolism 

Chapter 2- Foundations of Basic Lines

  • Learn Basic strokes
  • Circles, loops, patterns
  • Practice Symmetry
  • Guidelines and Principles

Module 2 - Karukku Patterns & Decorative Motifs

Chapter 3 - Aksharas

  • Learn Basic curves
  • Foundation of Patterns
  • Practice Symmetry
  • Circular Patterns

Chapter 4- Karukku Patterns

  • Learn Different Types Of Karukku
  • Basic Motifs
  • Different types of Designs
  • Various compositions

Chapter 5 - Decorative Motifs

  • Learn Different Types Of Motifs
  • Floral Motifs
  • Creepers and Foliage
  • Various compositions

Module 3 - Border Designs & Mandalas

Chapter 6 - Border Designs

  • Learn Simple to intricate designs
  • Distinct Designs
  • Various Themes
  • Ideas to draw similar designs

Chapter 7- Mandala Designs

  • Types of Mandalas
  • Circular Patterns
  • Various themes 
  • Proportion

Module 4 - Vahanas/Mythical Birds and Animals

Chapter 8 - Swan

  • Easy Sketching
  • Symbolic Meaning
  • Sacred Proportions
  • Observation Skills

Chapter 9- Elephant

  • Guided Drawing
  • Divine Symbolism
  • Correct Proportions
  • Detail Observation

Chapter 10- Lion

  • Stepwise Drawing
  • Courage Symbolism
  • Classical Proportions
  • Dynamic Observation

Chapter 11- Nandi

  • Basic Construction
  • Sacred Symbolism
  • Traditional Proportions
  • Form Observation

Chapter 12- Yaali

  • Creative Construction
  • Protective Symbolism
  • Temple Proportions
  • Artistic Observation

Chapter 13- Keerthimukha

  • Creative Construction
  • Protective Symbolism
  • Temple Proportions
  • Artistic Observation

Module 5 - Ornaments

Chapter 14 - Jewellery

  • Necklaces
  • Crown ornamentation
  • Kundalams
  • Anklets

Chapter 15 - Weapons

  • Chakra
  • Shankha
  • Trishula
  • Damaru

Chapter 16 - Draperies and Hairstyles

  • Saree Folds
  • Dhoti Draping
  • Jata Makuta
  • Kiritam Style

Module 6 - Talamana Measurements

Chapter 17 - Introduction to Talamana

  • Types of Talamana
  • Scales used
  • Proportions
  • Guided measurements

Chapter 18 - Bhangis

  • Types of Bhangis
  • Scales
  • Proportions

Module 7 - Complete Deity

Chapter 19 - Sketching a complete Deity (Part-1)

  • Composition 
  • Proportions
  • Facial features 

Chapter 20 - Sketching a complete Deity (Part-2)

  • Concepts and Methodologies
  • Proportions
  • Hands and legs

Shilpashastra art
Course Fee ( 9-12 Months)

Total Value : 1,50,000

Your Investment Today - 32,999

At the End of the Course, you will be able to draw any Deity

Bonuses

  • Weekly 2 Live Sessions (One Live and another doubts clearing)
  • Suggestion of Corrections and improvements
  • Life Time Recordings – Complete course
  • Pdfs of course Material
  • References of Shilpashastra Books
  • Pdfs of Shilpashastra Books
  • WhatsApp community support
  • Course completion certificate
  • Additional surprises after completing the tasks given
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