What is PAINTING?

A Painting is the expression of

ideas and emotions , with the
creation of certain aesthetic
qualities, in two dimensional visual
language.
 HISTORY OF INDIAN PAINTINGS
The tradition of painting has been carried on in the
Indian subcontinent since the ancient times.
Standing as a testimony to this fact are the beautiful
paintings of Ajanta and Ellora and Kangra schools
of miniature Indian paintings, etc.

 Infact, records have been found that indicate the

usage of paintings for decorating the doorways, guest
rooms, etc.

Some traditional Indian paintings, like those of

Ajanta, Bagh and Sittanvasal, depict a love for nature
and its forces.
 TYPES OF INDIAN PAINTINGS
Cave painting
Madhubani painting
Miniature painting
Mughal painting
Mural painting
Mysore painting
Pahari painting
Rajput painting
Tanjore painting
 CAVE PAINTINGS

Cave paintings of India date back to the prehistoric times. The finest examples
of these paintings comprise of the paintings of Ajanta, Ellora, Bagh,
Sittanavasal, etc, which reflect an emphasis on naturalism. Ancient cave
paintings of India serve as a window to our ancestors, who used to inhabit these
caves.
 MADHUBANI PAINTING
Madhubani painting originated in a small village, known as Maithili, of the
Bihar state of India. Initially, the womenfolk of the village drew the paintings
on the walls of their home, as an illustration of their thoughts, hopes and
dreams.
 MINIATURE PAINTING
Miniatures paintings are beautiful
handmade paintings, which are quite
colorful but small in size. The highlight
of these paintings is the complex and
delicate brushwork, which lends them a
unique identity

The colors are handmade, from minerals,

vegetables, precious stones, indigo, conch
shells, pure gold and silver.
 MUGHAL PAINTING

Mughal painting reflects an exclusive combination of Indian, Persian and Islamic

styles. These paintings are developed during the rule of Mughal Emperors in
India, between 16th century and 19th century. The Mughal paintings of India
revolved around themes, like battles, court scenes, receptions, legendary
stories ,etc.
 MYSORE PAINTING

Mysore Painting is a form of classical South Indian painting, which

evolved in the Mysore city of Karnataka. The grace, beauty and
complexity of Indian Mysore Paintings leave the onlookers mesmerized.
 RAJPUT PAINTING
Rajput painting originated in the royal states of Rajasthan, somewhere around
the late 16th and early 17th century. most of the schools of Rajput Painting in
India reflect strong Mughal influence.
 TANJORE PAINTING

Tanjore Painting is one of the most popular forms of classical South Indian
painting originated during the 16th century, under the reign of the Cholas..
The dense composition, surface richness and vibrant colors of Indian
Thanjavur Paintings distinguish them from the other types of paintings.
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