ABSTRACT
There was always ‘SOMETHING MORE’ than the basic needs which led early man to think, observe, analyse, express and produce through possible ways. That is what an ancient ‘Parietal Art’ expresses about.
‘Iconography’ is an art system practiced in the multiple art forms such as drawing , etching , seals , clay tablets, sculpting, deities, temples, artefacts , architectures, jewellery, painting and many more.
The word iconography comes from the Greek εἰκών (image) and γράφειν (to write /to draw).
In Indian language, "iconography" translates to प्रतिमाविद्या (Pratimavidya) or मूर्तिविद्या (Murtividya).
It is the branch of art history and religious studies that interprets visual images, symbols, motifs and figures to understand their cultural, historical, and contextual meanings.

ICONOGRAPHY AND SYMBOLISM IN INDIAN ART
A cohesive icon set that creates a recognizable visual language to capture the divine, tell stories, and connect with the unseen.
Early forms of expression in the ‘Indian Iconography’ are - Cave paintings (like Bhimbetka) - Indus Valley symbols and Hindu/ Jain/ Buddhists iconographies.
In Indian art, iconography and symbolism act as a complex visual representation which is foundational pillar of ‘Branding’ without a language barrier.
Where the Symbolism refers to the use of an object or image to represent a broader, abstract idea or concept. In short, a symbol is a singular unit of meaning, while iconography is the over-arching system or story those symbols create. Uses a tangible element (objects, colours, animals) to evoke an intangible concept, such as an emotion, value, or belief. Symbols can be highly contextual and abstract.
Indian iconography and symbolism is more than mere decoration and gives a ready-made visual library of Indian civilization.