Folk Painting
Andhra Pradesh
Srikalahasti Kalamkari : This is a style of Kalamkari work that involves hand-dyeing fabric. It is produced in Srikalahasti, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
Lepakshi Paintings : These were created during the Vijayanagara period and are of a religious theme, focusing on the Ramayana , the Mahabharata, and the incarnations of Vishnu. These are found in Lepakshi
Veerabhadra can be seen painted on the walls of the temple.
Other famous paintings : Leather puppets , Tirupati school of painting , tribal Kolam paintings.
Bihar
Madhubani Mithila painting ( Mithila painting ) : Originated in the village of Madhubani in Bihar, this art was created mostly by women. This art can be seen in the Terai region of Nepal and surrounding areas. The themes of all the paintings are similar and are usually Hindu religious figures such as Krishna , Rama , Durga , Lakshmi, and Shiva.
The motifs are inspired by the Indian culture. It received GI ( Geographical Indication ) status in 2007. It received official recognition in 1969 when Sita Devi was awarded a state award by the Government of Bihar.
Manjusha drawing : This is a folk art from the Anga region based on the folklore of Bihula Vishhari. It is often referred to as snake painting .
Patna Kalam The painting is a unique style of Indian miniature painting.
Tikuli Art : Tikuli is the term locally used for bindis , which are basically coloured dots that women wear between their eyebrows as an accessory.
Chhattisgarh
Jogimara Cave Painting : These include some paintings and inscriptions in the Brahmi script. The paintings include dancing couples as well as creatures such as elephants and fish.
Bastar Art It is a form of tribal art and craft that originated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
Kosa Silk Art : Kosa silk at its finest
Known for its texture , durability and natural luster , it has been produced in the region for centuries.
Other famous paintings : Tattooing , wrought iron or iron crafts.
Gujarat
Pithora Chitrakala : It is a ritual wall painting practiced by the Rathwa , Bhil, and Bhilala tribes in Gujarat. It is a wall painting primarily featuring seven horses. It is prevalent in parts of Rajasthan , Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Other famous paintings : Mata ni Pachedi , Rathwa , Rogan.
Haryana
wall paintings ( Fresco painting ) : Fresco is a technique of mural painting executed on freshly laid or wet lime plaster.
Asthal Bohar The paintings are in the Rajput style , and their influence can also be seen in the Shiva temples in Panchkula and Pinjore , the Venumadhava Temple in Kaul , temples in Kaithal and Pabnama , the Kapil Temple in Kalayat and the Sarsainth Temple in Sirsa.
Himachal Pradesh
Kangra drawing : It is a Kangra pictorial art , named after Kangra , Himachal Pradesh.
Other famous paintings : Guler , Chamba.
Jharkhand
Patkar drawing : This painting style is popular in West Bengal , Bihar , Odisha, and other neighboring states of India. It is considered to be the oldest tribal painting of India.
Jadopatia drawing : It is generally practiced by the Santhals in which artisans make scrolls called Jado or Jadopatia and are made with natural inks and dyes.
Sohrai Art : Practiced by tribal communities, Sohrai art celebrates the fertility of crops, where walls are painted with animal figures.
Other famous paintings :- Dhokra art , Kohwar art , Ganju art , Teli and Prajapati art , Kurmi art , Munda art , Turi art , Birhor and Bhuiya art , Ghatwal art.
Karnataka
Chittara Painting : This is an art practiced by women of the Divaru community. It is created by tribal women of Malnad on their red clay-coated homes, as well as on rangoli floor designs.
Badami cave paintings : It is a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami ( Karnataka ) . A group of four cave temples have been carved into the hillside opposite the Badami Fort.
Other famous paintings : Chittara , Ganjifa art , Mysore style , Samavasarana.
Kerala
Kalamezhuthu : It is practiced using natural pigments and powders , usually in five colours.
Mukhathezhuthu : This ritual symbolizes the face painting of artists in art forms.
Padmangal : These are " Kalangals " ( floor paintings ) for performing Tantric rituals and witchcraft .
Other famous paintings : Kerala murals , Kathakali body painting , Theyyam.
Madhya Pradesh
Nandana : This is a clay-resistant block - printing craft practiced in Tarapur village in Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh . Popular among the Bhil tribe , this art involves beautiful and aligned artistic arrangements of motifs on cloth.
Bagh Caves drawing : They expanded the Ajanta school The walls of Rang Mahal , Cave No. 4, have exquisite murals depicting Buddhist and Jataka tales , similar to those found at Ajanta.
Other famous paintings : Gond , Bhil , Mandana.
Maharashtra
Warli drawing : It is a form of tribal art created mostly by the tribal people of the northern Sahyadri ranges in Maharashtra. It can be classified into four groups : deities , people , animals , possessions, and rituals. Jivya Soma Mashe is also known as the Warli art form.
Known as the modern father.
Ellora Caves Painting : This is seen in five caves , with the Kailash Temple being the most famous. All three religions ( Buddhism , Jainism, and Hinduism ) are represented in the artworks.
Ajanta Caves painting of : These were carved into volcanic rocks. The paintings depict human values and social structures, as well as period styles , clothing, and
and accessories. They are distinguished by the fact that each female figure has a different hairstyle. The themes of these paintings range from the Jataka tales from the life of the Buddha to intricate floral and fauna ornamental patterns. Vegetable and mineral dyes were used as the medium of painting.
Other famous paintings : Pinguli , Chitrakathi.
Odisha
Pattachitra Chitrakala : It is a traditional painting of Odisha and West Bengal. It is a scroll painting art depicting Hindu mythological narratives and folktales, usually on cotton. It is based on Hindu mythology and is particularly inspired by Jagannath and the Vaishnavism. Odisha Pattachitra depicts Radha Krishna, and West Bengal Pattachitra depicts Goddess Durga.
Saura drawing : It is a style of wall murals associated with the Saura tribes of the state of Odisha. Saura wall paintings are called Italon or Ikons ( or Ekons ) and are dedicated to Idital ( Adital ) , the chief deity of Yesaura.
Ravana Chhaya Rock Shelter Painting : Ancient murals show a half-open umbrella on a rock shelter.
Other famous paintings : Chitra Pothi , Wall Painting , Santhal.
Rajasthan
Phad Painting : This is a style of religious panel painting and folk painting prevalent in Rajasthan . Phad is a type of panel painting that tells detailed religious stories of local deities . Traditional examples of this art are the Devnarayan Phad (30 feet ) and the Pabuji Phad (15 feet ) .
back drawing Pichwai ( Pichwai ) is a style of painting that originated 400 years ago in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan .
Mandana drawing : The centuries-old tribal community of Meenas are the first painters of Mandana. The main belief behind painting Mandana paintings and art on walls and floors is to welcome divinity into the home and ward off evil forces.
Kajli Painting : It is from the eastern part of Rajasthan.
It is an ancient form of painting. The word ' Kajal ' is derived from ' Kajal ' which means ' carbon black ' .
Bagru Printing : This is a form of hand block printing using natural dyes practised by the Chhipas of Bagru in Rajasthan.
Sanganeri printing : It is a method of hand - block printing , and originated in the Sanganeri village of Rajasthan.
Other famous arts : Miniature Art , Meenakari , Jaipur Art , Marwar Art , Mewar Art , Bikaner Art , Bundi and Kota , Kishangarh , Dhenu , Kavad , Molela Terracotta , Jogi.
Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur ( Tanjore ) painting : It originated in the 17th century AD under the patronage of the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur and flourished under Maharaja Serfoji II. Locally known as " Palagai Padam ," it is primarily executed on solid wood planks. Images of the child Krishna , Lord Rama , and other deities , saints, and themes from Hindu mythology are popular subjects in Tanjore paintings .
Sittanavasal Cave ( Arivara Koil ) Painting : This is based on the Jain Samavasarana theme. These murals are very similar to the paintings at Bagh and Ajanta.
Aramamalai Cave drawing : Ashtathika Palaka ( deities guarding the eight corners ) and stories from Jainism are depicted in stunning colourful murals on the walls and ceiling.
Other famous paintings : Tanjore , mica , murals.
Telangana
Cheriyal Scroll Painting ( Nakashi art ): This is a dying art form of Telangana, practiced by the Nakashi family. It received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2007 .
Kalamkari drawing : It is an ancient style of hand-painting on cotton or silk fabric with a tamarind pen using natural dyes. The art involves 23 steps.
Other famous paintings : Nirmal art , Deccani painting.
Uttar Pradesh
Chikankari embroidery : This is an art from Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Lucknow Chikan or Lucknow Chikankari or Chikan embroidery. It is believed to have originated in Jahangir's palace. This embroidery was started by his wife Noorjahan. Other famous paintings : Sanjhi , miniature art.
West Bengal
Kalighat Painting : This is a folk art form of West Bengal. It originated around the Kalighat Kali Temple ( Kolkata ) .
Patua Art : These paintings are made on pats or scrolls , and the scroll painters , or patuas , have been travelling to different cities for generations to sing their stories in exchange for food or money.
Other famous paintings : Chaksudan , Folk Painting of Midnapore , Bengal Scroll , Santhal ( Bihar and Jharkhand ) .
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Rajput School of Painting : Rajasthani school of painting is another name for Rajput painting. It is classified into Mewar School , Kishangarh School , Bundi School , Amber - Jaipur School , Marwar School , Kota School , Bikaner School , Jodhpur School.
Bani Thani Painting : Bani Thani is an Indian painting from the Kishangarh school of painting. It has been called the Mona Lisa of India.
hill style of painting , miniature painting, and book illustration that developed in the independent kingdoms of the Himalayan foothills in India. Parts — Basohli , Guler, and Kullu painting.
Thangka Painting : This is a part of Sikkimese Buddhism and is painted in the traditional Tibetan style. It is an important tool for depicting the Buddha and his teachings, as well as other deities and bodhisattvas.
Bodhisattva Padmapani : This is a painting from Cave 1 of the Ajanta Caves . The paintings at Ajanta and Sittanavasal are among the earliest Buddhist and Jain murals. High forehead and bowed head
Beautiful features like the eyes depict a picture of dignity and calm meditation.
Margomakali : It is a ritual folk art of Syrian Christians of Kottayam and Thrissur districts of Kerala.
Ajrak : This is a unique form of block printed shawls and tiles found in Sindh , Pakistan ; Kutch , Gujarat ; and Barmer ( Rajasthan ) .
Sigiriya frescoes and Dambulla cave paintings : These are found in Sri Lanka.
Arunachal Pradesh : Thangka Painting ( Buddhist Gods ) .
Assam : Assamese Patta - Paintings.
Manipur : Black stoneware , wood carving.
Punjab : Mudwall Painting or Chowk Purana. Uttarakhand : Garhwal School of Art. Jammu and Kashmir : Paper Mache , Basholi. Leh Ladakh : Tibetan and Thangka Art.
Other Popular Embroidery Styles of India
Bhitti embroidery ( Udaipur , Rajasthan ), Lotus embroidery ( Andhra Pradesh ), Gota ( Rajasthan ), Chamba Rumal ( Himachal Pradesh ), Banni or Heer Bharat ( Gujarat ), Karchobi ( Rajasthan ), Khaneng ( Meghalaya ), Kaudi ( Karnataka ), Phulkari ( Punjab ), Zardozi ( Uttar Pradesh ) .
Famous Indian painters
Raja Ravi Varma ( Kerala ): In 1904 , the British colonial government awarded Varma the Kaisar - i - Hind Gold Medal. He is known as the " Father of Indian Modern Art . " famous paintings - Damayanti talking to the swan , Shakuntala searching for Dushyanta , Nair lady decorating her hair , and Shantanu and Matsyagandha.
Abanindranath Tagore : He was the leading artist and creator of the " Indian Society of Oriental Art . " He was also the first major exponent of indigenous values in Indian art. famous paintings : Bharat Mata (1905), Ashoka's Queen (1910), Buddha and Sujata (1901), Tales of Arabian Nights (1928), Journey's End (1913), Krishna Lal series (1901 to 1903) .
Maqbool Fida Hussain ( M.F. Husain ) primarily depicted horses in his paintings to portray a lively and free spirit. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1966 , the Padma Bhushan in 1973 , and the Padma Vibhushan in 1991 . Famous Paintings : Mother Teresa , Madhuri Dixit , Hindu Gods , Battle of Ganga and Jamuna , Tribute to Hashmi , Krishna , Lady with Veena , British Raj.
Jamini Roy : He is one of the famous artists who was inspired by Kalighat painting. famous paintings : Three Priestesses , Rupa Katha , Blueboy , Krishna with the Gopis , The Cat and the Lobster , Bal Gopal , The Last Supper.
Amrita Sher-Gil : She was a Hungarian - Indian painter. She has been called " one of the greatest avant - garde women artists of the early 20th century " and a pioneer in modern Indian art. Famous paintings : Three girls , ancient storytellers , South Indian villagers going to the market
There are , Brahmachari , Hungarian Market Scene , Turmeric Grinder , Mother India.
Satish Gujral : He was an Indian painter , sculptor , muralist , and writer of the post-independence era. Awards - Padma Vibhushan (1999) . Famous Paintings : Days of Glory , Meera Bai , Tree of Life , Mourning in Mass etc.
Tyeb Mehta : He was an Indian painter , sculptor and filmmaker. Awards - Padma Bhushan (2007), Kalidas Samman (1988) . famous paintings : Kali , rickshaw driver.
Famous painters from around the world
Pablo Picasso ( Spanish ) :- ' Guernica ', The Old Guitarist , The Weeping Woman , Dove are his famous paintings.
Leonardo da Vinci ( Italian ) :- His famous paintings are Mona Lisa , The Last Supper , Salvator Mundi , Vitruvian Man , Annunciation and Benois Madonna.
Vincent van Gogh ( Dutch ) :- His famous paintings include The Starry Night , Almond Blossoms , The Potato Eaters , Irises.
Claude Monet ( French ):- His famous paintings include Impression Sunrise , Woman with a Parasol , The Artist's Garden , The Water Lily Pond , Poppies.
Michelangelo ( Italian ):- His famous paintings include The Creation of Adam , Doni Tondo , Bacchus , Angel.
