Indian art history

Here is a list of Indian Folk arts and crafts compiled in a map. Learn Indian folk art online by generational Indian artists, and buy traditional paintings from different art forms like Pichwai, Madhubani, Gond etc. Get to know floral and animal motifs, authentic materials, cultural facts, techniques through pre-recorded lesson videos for beginners and students of all ages.

The murals of Ajanta that I saw that winter morning in 1984 embraced subject matter that was at once both profoundly spiritual and strikingly sensuous. Although the images were originally intended for a monastic audience and the occasional passing pilgrim, what puzzled the 19th century Orientalists who first worked on them was this unexpected yet heady mixture of two worlds normally considered incompatible.

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India is a patchwork of art and craft forms. The Indian styles of paintings have unique origins and history behind them which make them even more interesting. This exhaustive list of different types of Indian paintings shows how every part of India added to its rich cultural heritage.

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Kantha, an Indian craft having originated in West Bengal (north-eastern part of India) has become a rage the world over.It is considered the most artistic of all embroidery styles, instantly adding a global flair to any space. Let's delve into the age old tradition of the Kantha so as to be able to better appreciate it. These gorgeous pieces of textile were a means of personal expression. It is believed that a “real” Kantha is able to narrate a whole story.The fabric was traditionally…

Crown Prince Sawant Singh was the ruler of the princely state of Kishangarh in 18th Century India. He is rightly credited for the remarkable artistic achievement of the great court painter, Nihal Chan

Drawing, Durga on her lion, ink on paper, probably Punjab Hills, possibly Mankot, early 19th century

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