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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. The task was ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...