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Types of Indian Paintings
Indian paintings unlike western art have evolved in a parallel manner in course of time and space. As a result of religious and cultural impact varied styles of paintings have emerged in different geographical locations. Each style is different from the other by its techniques. But still relationship can be found among these paintings. The paintings in India can be broadly classified into miniature painting and wall paintings. One can find almost all the ancient paintings engraved on the wall of temples and caves. Different types of paintings in India evolved in different period of history. Let us look into most popular types of Indian traditional arts:
Tanjore Paintings: This type of paintings originated in Tamil Naidu. The main characteristics of this style are the excellent ornaments. This art form is entirely made on the wooden boards.
Phad Paintings: This type of painting is made on the cloth named "Phad". The artist typically depicts the stories of travails and adventures of epic heroes and locals through these paintings. This style is executed with non permanent colors like yellow, green, brown, vermilion, and sky blue. The outline to these types of paintings is done with black color.
Madhubani: Madhubani means forest of honey. The origin of this painting is in Mithila region of North India. This style is also known as Mithila painting. During ancient time, the women used to decorate walls of home and prayer room with Madhubani paintings in Mithila. The people beloved that this invoked divine protection in their homes.
Pichvai: Pichvai means something at the back. This style of the paintings depicts scenes from the life of Lord Krishna. This style of traditional paintings in India is also sold commercially.
Kalamkari: This style of paintings was originated in Andhra Pradesh. This is mainly performed on the clothes with help of pointed bamboo. This pointed bamboo is known as pen or kalam. In order to remove the starch from the cloth, it is washed in the river water. After this fabric is dipped in solution of myrobalam, milk, and water and the cloth is then twisted to wring out the water. All this is done before staring the painting.
It can be said that the traditional arts of India are the true symbols of the country's graceful nature and culture. Among all the styles various famous Indian paintings were created. All these are the examples of the great expression of art.