Pahari painting, a form of Indian miniature painting, flourished in the foothills of the Himalayas between the 17th and 19th centuries. Among the various schools that emerged within this genre, the Guler School holds a prominent position. Known for its soft and delicate elegance, its lyrical depictions of nature and romance continue to captivate the hearts of art lovers.
For many years, art has provided people with a means of devotion. From the ultra-portable Kavads of Rajasthan to the extremely popular religious lithographs of the Ravi Varma Press, people strive to make objects of faith accessible.
Mandala is popularly used in art therapy to aid in the exploration of one’s innermost thoughts and feelings. It is an artistic projection of the earthly cosmos and heavenly worlds. According to the philosophies taught in Eastern civilization, mandalas represent divine balance and stability in life.
Mumbai may be the bustling metropolis of the west, but tell your relatives that you’re raising a child in Mumbai and they’ll raise their eyebrows at you. So many people assume that busy cities are too fast-paced and lack the facilities required to raise a child. However, these very cities are also filled with exciting experiences for children. From museums to parks and everything in between, the city of Mumbai offers many kid-friendly art activities to learn, play, and explore.
Working with acrylic paints can be challenging, they are not like regular watercolours. They can be applied and set onto almost all non-greasy surfaces. There is no doubt that all paints require practice to perfect. So, here is a breakdown of all the do’s and don’ts when it comes to using acrylic colours.
The artistic spirit that thrives in Santiniketan today has deep roots that extend far back in time. Even long before the establishment of Rabindranath Tagore’s experimental school, the Bengal region boasted a flourishing artistic tradition.
Lippan paintings started off as a way of decorating houses and initiating female bonding through art. However, in the modern generation, the demand for Lippan aesthetics has grown, domestically and in the world. Hence, these communities have adopted Lippan art as a means of livelihood to support their families.
All legendary beings are born this way. First, a whisper, a fleeting mention of a fabled appearance. Then, the questions appear. ‘Who is this creature?’ ‘Who can tell me more about her?’ The artist, the poet, and the thinker take inspiration from obscure parts of history, and fill in the gaps with their imagination. The Buraq in Indian art evolved from a nondescript beast to a unique cultural symbol over the span of several centuries.
Like the phoenix, we all wish to rise from the ashes. We wish to find victory even after tasting bitter defeat. The mythical bird is an irreplaceable part of modern culture and mythological narratives. But did you know that there are different versions of the phoenix? Some say that the legendary Simurgh is a predecessor of the phoenix. In this blog, we will look at the Simurgh in Indian Miniatures.
The festival of Holi is widely celebrated in India. It is one of those days that people look forward to every year with utmost excitement! Although played the same way, each region has its own unique name for this festival.
