Rooftop – Where India Inspires Creativity

How Rooftop Helps Artists Showcase Indian Artwork

As a kid, you might have dreamed of becoming an artist when you grew up. But if you ever told your relatives you wanted to study art, you would get the response, ā€˜Beta, youā€™ll starve. Following your dreams isnā€™t that easy’. Art is no longer a dreamerā€™s profession, but not anymore. Now artists know that they need to turn passion into profit. Mere ā€˜appreciationā€™ and ā€˜exposureā€™ as payment doesn’t satisfy them. The demand for Indian art has increased, and so has the value of Indian artwork.

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Brush up your Traditional Art Skills with Rooftopā€™s Inktober Challenge

Rooftopā€™s Inktober Contest Giveaway for Indian Art Lovers Hey there, art lovers! If youā€™re looking for a challenge or something new thatā€™ll excite you, youā€™re in luck. Rooftop is launching not one, not two, but three giveaways this October. So gear up and get ready to get in that art practise youā€™ve been procrastinating. Rooftop

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Top 4 Books on Gond Art You Should Read

The list of books on Gond Art that we have curated for you, captures the voice of the artists themselves. We cannot separate the artists from their social connectivity and subjectivity within their community. These books acknowledge the importance of art in the life of an artist who is rooted in community and tradition.

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The Diverse Tapestry of Indian Folk and Tribal Art Forms

India is a land of diversity, replete with multi-cultural communities, rich customs, and elaborate traditions. Almost every community came to express its unique perceptions and rituals through visual art forms. Through the passage of time, society developed, and factors such as religion, geography, politics, economic conditions, and social norms all moulded the communal perceptions of art. This led to the development of many Indian folk and tribal art forms, each with distinct styles, motifs, and legacies.

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Symbolism in Aipan Art

In the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, you will see women decorating the walls of their homes, pieces of fabric, or even paper with Aipan, a traditional art form Kumaon women have been practicing for centuries. The practice of Aipan Art reached its height during the rule of the Chand Dynasty in Kumaon. Originating in Almora, the art form has slowly found its way into many parts of the state as members of the Kumaoni community migrated and took with them the art they practice.

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Books on Indian Miniatures You Should Read

If you want to dive deeper into the world of Indian Miniatures and their social and historical contexts but do not know where to start, then this article is perfect for you to chart your learning journey. The historical evolution of Indian Miniature and the variety among its various styles is quite immense.

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Mandana Art and its Symbolism

Mandana art, a captivating folk art from the regions of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in India, holds deep cultural and symbolic significance. It is often associated with the Meena community, but its practice extends to various rural areas as well.

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Discovering Rajasthani Wildlife in Miniature Paintings

Studying the Rajasthani Wildlife in Miniature Paintings You might be aware that traditional Indian art often favours stylisation over realism. However, each stylised element is an interpretation of real life. So where does reality end and fantasy begin? Do the Miniature paintings of Rajasthan display any realistic elements at all? Studying the stylisation of Rajasthani

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Patna Kalam

Decline of Patna Kalam in the Modern Indian Art Discourse

Introduction Patna Kalam is often considered a part of Company painting. However, this categorisation becomes problematic when it questions the authenticity of the art form to be Indian. Patna School of Art is a hybrid of Mughal and Rajput court paintings and European techniques. A part of the artworks of Patna artists did target European

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Pinguli Chitrakathi: Maharashtra’s Lesser Known Tribal Art Form

When you think of the tribal art of Maharashtra, you inevitably think of Warli painting. Its commercial success has put Indian tribal art on the global map. But did you know that another style of tribal painting also originated in Maharashtra? Chitrakathi is a 400-year-old art form that began as a visual aid for the performing arts and evolved into a distinct art form.

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