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.
Karnataka has a rich history of art and architecture, as well as magnificent paintings. The emperors of the Vijayanagara Empire placed a high value on art, architecture, literature, and philosophy. After the collapse of the Vijayanagara Empire in the battle of Talikot in 1565, these artists relocated to Mysore, Tanjore, and Surpur.
The Vijayanagara School of Painting has developed into many other forms of painting, such as the Mysore School of Painting and the Tanjore School of Painting. Mysore Paintings take more time and effort to complete. It is well-known for its subdued hues and paintings with thinner gold leaves.
Technique of Mysore Painting
The complex brush strokes, delicate lines, gorgeous hues, and gold leaf add to the splendour of Mysore Paintings. They are not only paintings, but they may be considered to evoke sentiments of dedication and reverence. There are no words to describe the magnificence of these paintings. Squirrel hair, camel hair, and goat hair were used to make the brushes. Even the drawings were created using charcoal generated by burning tamarind twigs in an iron tube.
Steps:
The artist must first create an initial sketch of the picture on the base, which is made of cartridge paper pasted to a wooden base. Following that, he creates a 'gesso paste' of zinc oxide and Arabic gum. This paste is used to create a slightly elevated carving impression to those portions of the painting that need ornamentation and is allowed to dry. The surface is then covered with gold foil. The remainder of the artwork is created using watercolours. After the painting has completely dried, it is covered with thin paper and softly rubbed with a smooth soft stone.
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