Untitled 

Akkitham Narayanan made this painting, titled "Untitled", with an unknown medium and date. The work contains geometric forms and strong colors, so we can see the influence of abstract art. But given the artist's background, and the cultural milieu in which he worked, we can see this abstraction connecting with the forms and philosophy of Tantric art. Narayanan was born in India and later moved to France to study and exhibit. These interests are visible in the ways the painting uses particular combinations of shape and color to represent cosmic forces. In the Tantric tradition, particular colors evoke emotional states, and specific geometric forms act as symbols of the cosmos. In understanding the cultural origins and artistic choices evident in this image, scholars consult a range of materials. These include the artist's other works, his statements about art, and books about the history and philosophy of Tantric art.