Behind every school of Indian Miniature painting is a master artist whose skill and unique style set the standards for what good art ought to look like. These artists rose to great heights and oftentimes supervised the work of younger artists at royal workshops or ateliers. Just as we’ve looked at the lives of painters like Nainsukh and Nisaruddin, today’s blog delves into the work of the Miniature Master Sahibdin.
The art of tiles and ceramics has always been an eye-catching and integral part of ancient architecture across most cultures. The journey of this elegant art form, tile art, is a long one, and understanding how cultures influence art, opens our minds to a variety of nuances of our own history. Let’s explore the origins and journey of tile art across nations.
Bikaner is one of the numerous tourist attractions in the state of Rajasthan. This colourful desert town is home to a unique style of Miniature painting. The Bikaner School, or ‘shaili’ as they were referred to, features a blend of Deccan influences with a Mughal touch. This school rose to fame due to the expertise of two painter clans: the eminent court painter Ruknuddin belonged to one of them.
The trajectory of a woman’s image in Indian Art has been wavering and contradictory. During the prehistoric period, she was perceived as the source of life for her procreative ability and her significant support in food-gathering activities and sheltering. At the same time, feminine energy was revered as the goddess of their clan. Over time, the image of women in Indian art varied and went on to become a depiction of grace and beauty.
Folk art holds a unique place in the world of art. Its transformative power can shape artistic narratives and completely change the course of an artist’s life. While fine art has its merits, it is not hard to see why people often find folk art to be more reflective of human emotion and more authentic to the artists’s lived experiences.
This Miniature Maestro attained fame under various different names. Though scholars may not be able to agree on a single iteration of his name, Nisar-ud-in, Nasiruddin, or Nisaruddin, all refer to the mysterious Miniature painter of Mewar who painted the famous Chawand Ragamala.
With the new year having just unfurled its wings, it’s time to fly into another month of art adventures! Come peek into our monthly list of unmissable January art exhibitions and head on to an art exhibition in your locality! Whether you’re someone looking to get back to your traditional roots by exploring Indian art
Artists are sensitive—to the world, to life, to change. We need to work on ourselves in order to learn, grow, and evolve. Art is important, but it cannot sustain itself without an artist. So in order for you to create art, you have to take care of yourself and put your well-being and mental health first.
Rajasthan has been the source of many interesting artistic traditions. Be it Phad, Arayash fresco making or Miniature painting, the Home of the Kings has been the birthplace of many different styles and techniques. From this regal region comes another folk art tradition that is not very well known. The technique of building and painting portable shrines or prayer boxes is known as Kavad art.
Art is the most preferred way to express emotions, narrate tales, or exhibit history in a creative format. Speaking of which, Indian art has often been a metaphor or symbol to highlight relevant issues over time. As we know, Indian art in various forms, like sculptures, wall paintings, architecture and engraved scriptures, has captured historic tales, beliefs and traditions.
