Introduction Literature and visual arts have always gone hand in hand, and in our times the role to bring art and literature together is taken over by art novels. Though many see visual art against the descriptive nature of literary works, art novels tend to break this unnecessary binary and contribute to both, the art
No matter where youāre from in India, chances are youāve participated in a ritual that involves decorating the floor with intricate patterns. These patterns may be created before festivals or as part of traditional rituals. Although the medium and styles may differ, floor art was popularised under different names in different regions. The traditional floor art of Alpona was popular in Bengal.
Nirmal Painting: Lost To Time Or A Thriving Art Form? Artists often seek each otherās company and find solace in community. Like-mindedness, familiarity, and an environment filled with creativity make it easier to create and learn new things from each other. Several artist communities were born in India, and many flourished as āart villagesā. The
Mughal flower motifs are a tribute to nature’s beauty. Early Mughal court painters used floral patterns to design the borders of miniature paintings and illustrate court epics. The major shift from the earlier tradition of flower painting is seen during the reign of Jahangir when artists like Mansur and Abuāl Hasan painted flowering plants to capture their likeness in nature. During the royal visit to Kashmir, Mansur painted more than a hundred paintings of flowers. This unprecedented scale of paintings transformed the floral motifs of Mughal Art.
The Kangra Art focuses on portraits of rulers who patronised them, legends of Krishna, and the most important, intermittencies of the heart.
Learn Cheriyal Scroll Painting, a 400-year-old South-Indian Folk Art Are you a fan of paintings that weave a narrative through multiple panels? Along with Phad paintings, Cheriyal paintings are also a traditional form of folk storytelling. These art forms have existed for hundreds of years, and while they may include contemporary themes today, their styles
When you think of tribal art forms, you might think of Warli, Bhil, or Gond painting. After all, these art forms have gained international recognition due to the efforts of artists and the government. However, India is a vast country with hundreds of cultures and communities, and there are still several art forms that are near extinction because not enough efforts have been made to conserve them. Creating awareness about tribal art forms like Kurumba painting is essential to ensuring their survival.
Kurumba painting is one of Indiaās lesser-known tribal art forms. This blog will guide you through the tools, traditions, and techniques of Kurumba painting.
Do you remember using stencils in art class when you were in school? Or perhaps youāve used them to make rangolis during Diwali. Stencils are easy to use and a great way to reduce the work needed to finish a complicated artwork. Chances are, youāve always viewed them as a tool. But what if we told you that stencils are not just a tool but a medium to create intricate artwork? The Sanjhi art of Mathura is one such art form that uses stencils to create breath-taking and intricate religious imagery.
In the West, the debate surrounds the need to draw boundaries between institutionalised street art and destructive graffiti. However, in India, the debated boundaries, between sanctioned vs unsanctioned street art, real art vs degraded graffiti, art galleries vs. street art, etc, are getting blurred and are more or less redundant. In the blog, you will understand these debates while learning about various street artists and their artworks.
While Madhubani, Banarasi, and Kalamkari are well-known Indian textile art forms, there are several that remain underappreciated. Rogan painting is one such form of textile art that is still being practised today in Gujarat by members of the Khatri community.
Let us uncover the magnificent motifs of Rogan painting by taking a look at its history and themes.
