Art of Southeast Asia

The sculpture of Southeast Asia was heavily influenced by Indian religions and artistic styles.

Southeast Asian painting from 300-600 CE mostly took the form of frescoes and reflected Hindu and Buddhist themes.

North Indian temples are often simpler and less orthodox than those in South, and all people are permitted to worship within them.

South India gave rise to the Dravida style of architecture and is where most of the largest Hindu temples can be found.

Sculpture and architecture were intimately connected in Southeast Asia, and monumental reliefs were used to decorate the walls of buildings.