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For a native of India, or for someone well-versed in Indian religion and culture, stories and references to Lord Krishna are not new. Children have been raised on tales glorifying this favorite deity, especially stories of his childhood, and it is very common for boys to be named after Lord Krishna. His popularity is such […]
A medley of brilliant colors, swirling brush strokes, large expressive eyes and reality-defying intricate artwork…these are only some of the amazing characteristics of the famous mural art of Kerala. The origin of Kerala mural art is believed to go way back to pre-historic times, as historians have found samples of this art on rocks from […]
Kalighat paintings, since shortly after their origin in West Bengal (a lively, colorful Indian state), have been used to create awareness about the particular era’s social conditions and to encourage people to raise their voice. Since the 19th century, which is as far back as we know the Kalighat art form existed, Kalighat artists have […]
We went shopping for my nephew’s school art project recently, where he had to recreate the image in his art book – which happened to be the ancient art form of Kalamkari – on a canvas board
This is not a blog about any supernatural powers, but about the ancient Indian art called Phad which originated in the colorful region of Rajasthan hundreds of years ago. This is perhaps one art that is more famous for the function or purpose it fulfills, than just for art’s sake. It is believed that when […]
We have seen a revival in the Pithora tribal art form, thanks to a renewed interest in the rich heritage of tribal art, with several artists becoming known through the art. Pithora is a truly tribal art form by origin, and was never created with aesthetic purposes. The generous use of bright colors in creating […]
Thanjavur (Anglicized as Tanjore) paintings are famous for their beautiful, rich, full-bodied colors that vie for attention with the exquisite gold filigree work and colorful studded gems. Appropriately called the Art of Gold and one of the most popular forms of art from south India, the theme of Tanjore paintings is primarily gods and goddesses […]
Madhubani, which literally translates to forests of honey, is a beautiful ages old art form, developed by the women of Mithila, a district in the state of Bihar in eastern India. Traditionally, women used their delicate fingers, nibs, twigs and matchsticks to create the lines and fill in colors made from natural material. Madhubani art […]
Gond paintings are vibrant paintings created with a series of intricately arranged dots and dashes. Developed by the Gondi tribe of central India, Gond paintings are the truest form of tribal art that take us on a beautiful journey of mythological tales, historical events and important rituals, and traditional songs presented through visual art. People […]
If you’ve been to a Buddhist monastery or admired religious art from east Asia, then you’ve been introduced to the spiritual art called Mandala. These complex works of art combine geometric patterns, religious symbols, and layers of meaning in each artwork that acts as a symbol, a prayer, or a meditation exercise. Mandala, a form […]
