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Paintings
Rajasthan's role in the development of Indian art has been very important. The decoration
of dwellings and other household objects was put one aspect of the creative genius
of the Rajasthani- the world of miniature paintings is perhaps the most fascinating
and the distinctive styles that have existed here are renowned the world over. From
the 16th century onwards there flourished different schools of paintings like the
mewar school, the Bundi-Kota kalam, the Jaipur, Bikaner, Kishangarh and Marwar schools.
Miniature Painting
Rajasthan has been a great center of Indian arts and crafts in general and paintings
in particular. The decoration of dwellings and other household objects was but one
aspect of the creative genius of the Rajasthani - the world of miniature paintings
is perhaps the most fascinating and the distinctive styles that have existed here
are renowned the world over.
From the 16th century onwards, various schools of painting flourished in Rajasthan
the Mewar School, Bundi-Kota Kalam, Bikaner, Jaipur, Marwar and Kishangarh Schools.
Each school having an inimitable and distinctive style....more on
Miniature Painting
Phad Paintings
Phadas belong to the rich tradition of paintings of western India. Phad painting
is a beautiful specimen of Indian cloth painting. Rajasthan is the land of colors
is known for Phad painting, which is done on cloth. These cloth scroll-paintings
in folk styles are known as phads and they depict the lives of local heroes and
their stories, and legends of erstwhile local rulers. The smaller version of phad
is known as phadakye....more on Phad Painting
Pichwai Paintings
The Rajasthanis take immense pride in their culture and grand history. The art and
crafts of the region reflects this regard towards their heritage. The paintings
are vivid impressions of the historic events the region has seen and the expression
of the artisans' veneration of the religion, rituals and customs of the land.
Pichwais are a ritual art form, meaning that they are offerings to the deities,
especially Hindu Gods and Goddesses....more on
Pichwai Painting
Mehndi
This is a very popular form of art and craft prevalent among women. Also known as
henna, mehndi designs on the palms and feet is symbolic of good luck, artistic taste
and religious attitude. There is hardly a function or festival in Rajasthan or for
that matter India when women do not apply mehndi on their palms to make themselves
more beautiful....more on Mehndi
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