Rooftop – Where India Inspires Creativity

Imperial Themes in Mughal Court PaintingsĀ 

As you dive deep into the world of Mughals, you will see a vibrant Indo-Persian visual culture depicted through Mughal architecture and paintings. In terms of architecture, aesthetics, glamour, and size are more likely to awe people with the power and prestige of the empire. But paintings were expensive and time-consuming, and only a few nobles had access to them. Moreover, the orthodox Islamic tradition has put restrictions on painting the likeness of humans. Despite these religious restrictions, Mughal court painters did not shy away from rendering human figures, especially that of spiritual significance.Ā 

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Learn All About Rooftop’s Rajasthani Miniature Painting Course!

Dal Baati Churma, Bandhani Saree, Hawa Mahal, Marwari Pagri! If thereā€™s one thing that all of us know about Rajasthan, it is probably the song ā€œKesariya Balamā€. But did you also know that Rajasthan is home to nearly 8 schools of miniature paintings? You heard that right. Try this. If you think about Indian paintings,

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A Guide To Showcasing Artwork On Rooftop

Photography is an important tool for artists. It is a form of visual art, but it is so much more than that. Artists can use it to take pictures of their artwork, capturing moments of their artistic journey that they can look back on. Let us guide you on how you can use the Rooftop app to showcase your artwork.

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Mastering Maestro: How Rooftop Is Revolutionising The Learning Traditional Art Forms

Are you a working professional stuck in a 9-to-5 loop? Or are you a student who is looking to expand their horizons?
What if you could learn traditional art at home in a completely self-paced manner? You wonā€™t have to brave Mumbai rains, Delhi heat, or Shimla snowfall in your pursuit of art. With Rooftopā€™s Maestro courses, you can relax at home while learning traditional art from artists of national and international acclaim.

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Exploring The Cultural Art Forms Of Jharkhand

Did you know that the state of Jharkhand is India’s ā€˜land of forestsā€™? This north-eastern state is home to 32 tribal communities and a kaleidoscope of cultural art forms. Some of Jharkhandā€™s art forms have gained international recognition, while others are slowly disappearing.

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The History Of Playing Cards In India

Card games have been a celebrated hobby and means of entertainment since ancient times. Letā€™s take a look at the history of playing cards in India, their evolution, and their artistic aspects.

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Dark Academia and Indian Art

In the world of social media where people form a community and share their experiences through pictures, subcultures on Instagram and Tumblr have emerged. They all have their distinct criteria of beauty or what is ā€˜aestheticā€™. One such ā€˜aestheticā€™ is Dark Academia, which popularised learning of ancient arts and classics. The trend has also dribbled onto non-western audiences. Though the impact of Dark Academia is limited in India, a few aspects of it are picked up to make what is called Desi Dark Academia which has the potential of popularising Indian Art furthermore.Ā 

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