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History of Indian paintings is as old as its civilization; traditonal Indian paintings were based on the principle of Shadanga or Six Parts/Limbs of arts which are… 1. Rupabheda distinction of forms and appearances. 2. Pramanam measurement, proportions. 3. Bhava feelings on forms. 4. Lavanya Yojanam Infusion of beauty or grace. 5. Sadrisyam Similitude. 6.Varnikabhanga Artistic manner of using the medium and colors. The finest example of these principles are the paintings of Ajanta Caves; even today some of traditional Indian painting schools follow the same principles... to name a few are PatachitraTemple Paintings, Kalamkari Narrative Paintings on Cloth, Tanjore Paintings and Miniature Paintings of Rajasthan School etc. Featured on this website you will find the best in Indian Paintings created by Indian artists following their age old art traditions, each of these Indian Art Paintings speaks a million words, also find Gond & WarliTribal Paintings, Madhubani Folk Paintings, Phad and Pichwai paintings of Rajasthan, Kalighat paintings of Bengal, Batik Paintings etc. carefully selected for the lovers and the connoisseur of art.

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Amazing Gaint Fish - Madhubani Tattoo Art Painting

Specification

Product Code :BS7325
Material :Handmade Paper
Size :30" x 22"
Weight :150 gm. Approx.

Description

Fish in Madhubani painting symbolizes fertility, procreation, good luck as well as prosperity and respect. Madhubani painting or Mithila painting is a style of Indian painting this is a form of traditional art practiced in northern Bihar, known as the Mithilanchal. Originating from wall paintings or decorations and primarily practiced by rural women, this art form depicts nature and mythological tales, which have been passed on through generations in the form of simplistic graphics in two-dimensional perspective. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns. The paintings are traditionally based on mythological, folk themes and pastoral symbols. The central themes of most paintings are love, valor, devotion and fertility, though the approach may vary. So it is common to find scenes of courtship and marriages and symbols of fertility and prosperity like fish, parrot, elephant, turtle, sun, moon, bamboo tree, lotus, etc. in prominence. The highlight of the glorious heritage of Madhubani paintings is the exceptional uses of colours with earthy undertones along with brilliant workmanship.

$130

Dancing Peacock - Madhubani Painting

Specification

Product Code :BS7324
Material :Handmade Paper
Size :30" x 11"
Weight :50 gm Approx.

Description

Madhubani painting or Mithila painting is a style of Indian painting this is a form of traditional art practiced in northern Bihar, known as the Mithilanchal. Originating from wall paintings or decorations and primarily practiced by rural women, this art form depicts nature and mythological tales, which have been passed on through generations in the form of simplistic graphics in two-dimensional perspective. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns. The paintings are traditionally based on mythological, folk themes and pastoral symbols. The central themes of most paintings are love, valor, devotion and fertility, though the approach may vary. So it is common to find scenes of courtship and marriages and symbols of fertility and prosperity like fish, parrot, elephant, turtle, sun, moon, bamboo tree, lotus, etc. in prominence. The highlight of the glorious heritage of Madhubani paintings is the exceptional uses of colours with earthy undertones along with brilliant workmanship.

$37