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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 […]
When I was a child, almost every year the calendar that adorned the living room wall was a collection of bright, enchanting drawings that captivated me more than any other photos. I know now that I grew up looking at the ancient art of Pattachitra and feel fortunate to be able to now reflect on […]
Warli art is a 400 year old tribal art which originated in a village by the same name in Maharashtra, a state in western India. The beauty of this two-dimensional style of painting lies in its simplicity of technique and the stories that each piece of Warli art tells. The Warli tribe believed that nature provided for everything […]
