India boasts a rich and diverse array of art forms, each with unique regional and cultural significance. Every style of painting has its own origins and history, making it even more fascinating

India boasts a rich and diverse array of art forms, each with unique regional and cultural significance. Every style of painting has its own origins and history, making it even more fascinating

Kalamkari A traditional art form from Andhra Pradesh, often used in temple décor and traditional clothing and portraying mythological stories and epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata

Kalamkari A traditional art form from Andhra Pradesh, often used in temple décor and traditional clothing and portraying mythological stories and epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata

Pattachitra A scroll painting from Odisha and West Bengal, known for elaborate mythological narratives painted on cloth or dried palm leaves

Pattachitra A scroll painting from Odisha and West Bengal, known for elaborate mythological narratives painted on cloth or dried palm leaves

Pichwai Painting Intricate paintings depicting theatrical scenes from Krishna’s life, typically done on cloth or paper using natural dyes and pigments, practiced in Nathdwara, Rajasthan

Pichwai Painting Intricate paintings depicting theatrical scenes from Krishna’s life, typically done on cloth or paper using natural dyes and pigments, practiced in Nathdwara, Rajasthan

Tanjore Paintings From Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, this is the only painting style with embossed elements. Gold foil and embedded stones create a striking three-dimensional effect

Tanjore Paintings From Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, this is the only painting style with embossed elements. Gold foil and embedded stones create a striking three-dimensional effect

Warli Art Hailing from the Warli tribes of Maharashtra, known for its minimalistic style, utilizes geometric patterns painted on mud walls, portraying agricultural practices, weddings and tribal dances

Warli Art Hailing from the Warli tribes of Maharashtra, known for its minimalistic style, utilizes geometric patterns painted on mud walls, portraying agricultural practices, weddings and tribal dances

Madhubani Painting Originated from Bihar, these paintings are being practiced since Satya Yuga mostly by women.

Madhubani Painting Originated from Bihar, these paintings are being practiced since Satya Yuga mostly by women. 

Miniature painting An important milestone in 16th century Indian Art, these are created using natural stone colors, mineral colors, conch shells, gold and silver on handmade “wasli” paper.

Miniature painting An important milestone in 16th century Indian Art, these are created using natural stone colors, mineral colors, conch shells, gold and silver on handmade “wasli” paper.

Kerela Mural Vivid temple, church, and palace paintings from Kerala, known for bold strokes, rich colors, and intricate storytelling

Kerela Mural Vivid temple, church, and palace paintings from Kerala, known for bold strokes, rich colors, and intricate storytelling

Gond Painting From the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh, these are known for their intricate patterns, use of dots and lines, and depictions of flora, fauna, and mythological figures

Gond Painting From the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh, these are known for their intricate patterns, use of dots and lines, and depictions of flora, fauna, and mythological figures

Scroll Painting Cheriyal scrolls from Telangana, Phad paintings from Rajasthan, and other forms of scroll painting utilize long, narrative scrolls to depict stories, myths, and local legends.

Scroll Painting Cheriyal scrolls from Telangana, Phad paintings from Rajasthan, and other forms of scroll painting utilize long, narrative scrolls to depict stories, myths, and local legends.

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