Madhubani Art is one of the finest art form in India’s rich artistic culture. This art pattern has its roots in the Mithila region and surrounding villages in Madhubani district of Bihar. It is practiced in the region since ages and has gained attention of artists, art lovers and historians across the world. It is believed that Madhubani art originated since the times of Ramayana. ...Read More
Tanjore Paintings also known as 'Tanjavur paintings' have decorated the walls of temples, palaces and homes since the chola dynasty(17th century). Deeply rooted in tradition, Tanjore paintings depict divine Gods and Goddesses of the Hindu pantheon in rich vibrant colors. Tanjore Paintings evoke a sense of class and timelessness with their alluring illustrations of puranic scenes. ...Read More
The pictorial art of Kangra is one of the finest gifts of India to the art-world. This great art originated in a small hill state ‘Guler’ in the Lower Himalayas in the first half of the eighteenth century when a family of Kashmiri painters trained in Mughal Style of painting sought shelter at the court of Raja Dalip Singh of Guler. The new arrivals mingled with the local artists and were greatly influenced by the atmosphere of the hills. ...Read More
Raja Ravi Varma was a celebrated Indian painter and artist. He is considered among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art for a number of aesthetic and broader social reasons. Firstly, his works are held to be among the best examples of the fusion of European techniques with a purely Indian sensibility. ...Read More