INDIAN PAINTING

Since ancient times, the Indian subcontinent has maintained a painting heritage. The beautiful murals of Buddhist palm leaf manuscripts, Ajanta and Ellora, Mughal and Kangra schools of miniature Indian paintings, and other works bear witness to this reality. In reality, documents have been discovered that show the use of paintings to decorate gateways, guest chambers, and so on. Some classic Indian paintings, such as those from Ajanta, Bagh, and Sittanvasal, show a love of nature and its energies.

With the passage of time, Indian classical paintings developed into a type of synthesis of the numerous traditions that influenced them. Even Indian folk painting has gained popularity among art enthusiasts on both a national and international scale. The majority of the folk art are heavily influenced by local customs and traditions. We have supplied information about notable Indian paintings in the following lines:

CAVE PAINTING - CLICK HERE TO READ 

India's cave paintings stretch back to ancient times. The murals of Ajanta, Ellora, Bagh, Sittanavasal, and others, which emphasize naturalism, are among the best examples of these art. India's ancient cave paintings provide as a window to our forefathers who once lived in these caverns.

Madhubani painting is one of several well-known Indian art traditions. It is known as Mithila or Madhubani art since it is done in the Mithila area of Bihar and Nepal. These paintings are notable for portraying ceremonial material for certain events, such as festivals, religious ceremonies, and so on, and are often distinguished by complicated geometrical patterns. Madhubani paintings typically employ colours obtained from plants and other natural sources.

Miniature paintings are colorful handmade paintings that are relatively little in size, as the name indicates. One of the most prominent features of these paintings is the intricate brushwork, which contributes to their particular originality. Natural sources for the colors in the paintings include vegetables, indigo, precious stones, gold, and silver. While artists from all over the world use their paintings to depict many topics, the most common themes in Indian miniature paintings are Ragas, or musical note patterns, and religious and mythological narratives.

MUGHAL PAINTING - CLICK HERE TO READ

Mughal painting, often written Mogul, is a type of painting that originated in India during the reigns of the Mughal emperors (16th-18th century), mostly for book decoration and the manufacture of individual miniatures. In its early stages, it owed much to the Afavid school of Persian art, but it quickly drifted away from Persian ideals.

Along with Mughal and Tanjore paintings, Mysore paintings are significant Indian artworks. Mysore Painting is a kind of traditional South Indian painting that developed in the Karnataka city of Mysore. During the reign of Wodeyar, Mysore Painting received a lot of attention.

Pahari painting, also known as Hill painting (pahari, "of the hills"), is conceptually and emotionally similar to Rajasthan painting and has a fondness for illustrating stories of the cowherd deity Krishna with Rajput art of the North Indian plains. During the 17th to 19th centuries, when they were founded and developed, these paintings were mostly done in miniature painting forms.

Rajput painting, also known as Rajasthani painting, is a form of Indian painting that evolved and thrived in the royal courts of Rajasthan during the 18th century. Rajasthan has played an important part in the development of Indian art. Paintings, like other fine arts, thrived extensively in this area, establishing a unique style known as Rajasthani Paintings.

Thanjavur painting, also known as Tanjore painting, is a traditional art form from southern India that celebrates the region's rich creative legacy. It is named after the town of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India. Tanjore paintings are famous for their great portrayals of deities in vivid colours and flashy ornaments, particularly gold foil.