As society changes, so do its values and perceptions of art. Art is a reflection of the socio-political state of a region and the mentality of its people. During war, we seek peace, and during boredom, we seek excitement. Art trends change like the tides, and what is popular today may be infamous tomorrow. Some art, however, can be timeless; it ceases to be a fad and becomes a movement.
Scheduled to open its doors in February 2024, Hampi Art Labs stands as a testament to the convergence of contemporary art, heritage, and nature. Nestled near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, this 18-acre arts centre is set to become a cultural landmark, offering a unique space for artistic expression and collaboration.
The word ‘patta’ means cloth, and pattachitra means ‘pictures on cloth’. Pattachitra is practised in Orissa and West Bengal. However, there are marked differences between the two. The Pattachitra of Bengal has a distinct and easily recognisable style that has continued to captivate the hearts of art lovers. Let’s take a look at Bengal Pattachitra and the art of Patua Scroll painting.
The picturesque blue city of Jodhpur emerged as one of the most prominent centres of Rajasthani Miniature painting. A new style of court painting developed here. This school was active during the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, and its style was heavily inspired by Mughal Miniature painting.
Art transcends rules and boundaries and refuses to be confined to a limited worldview. Anything can be art, and this is undoubtedly true for folk and tribal art forms. Tribal art forms are extremely imaginative and feature elements like symbolism and surrealism.
Warli art is one of India’s most famous tribal art forms. This art form may be minimalistic, yet it also contains several intricate designs and motifs. But how does one move away from the commercialised portrayal of Warli art and into the rich traditional and cultural methods of Warli painting?
World Heritage Week is around the corner, and it is high time you begin preparing for it. Our traditions are valuable for us as a society and also as individuals. For a long time, we have neglected them and exposed them to deteriorating forces. We have to make extra effort to connect with our shared
It is a well-known fact that Indian art owes its evolution to the Gupta period. A broad outlook reveals that Indian art in Central Asia had a more Graeco-Buddhist background. This is due to the multi-cultural influence of the silk trade route.
As we step into November, there comes a week where the echoes of history and culture converge — World Heritage Week. This annual celebration, observed from the 19th to the 25th of November, is a global ode to our cultural and natural legacy. As we traverse the significance of this week, let’s unravel the timeline
The Indian word for culture is ‘Sanskriti’. For ages, Indians have described their culture as ‘Human Culture’. It has a universal appeal. People belonging to diverse communities and languages, having different diets, and performing different customs harmoniously coexist in India.
