Tirupati School, South India

The Tirupati School, active in South India, is an artistic tradition rather than an individual artist, with its precise dates of origin and cessation remaining unknown. This school is associated with the production of religious art, particularly in the form of intricate temple sculptures and vibrant paintings, which flourished under the patronage of the Vijayanagara Empire and subsequent regional dynasties. The Tirupati School is renowned for its detailed depictions of Hindu deities and mythological narratives, contributing significantly to the visual culture of South Indian temple art. Its impact is evident in the enduring stylistic elements that continue to influence contemporary South Indian religious art. The school played a crucial role in the dissemination of religious iconography, serving both devotional and didactic purposes within the temple complexes.