The A@Z of The Indian art
Indian Folk Art
As the name suggest the folk art of india is most admired and most lively art of india.
There are many types of folk Arts
Madhubani
Hindu women who live in villages near the market town of Madhubani in northern India maintain old traditions and teach them to their daughters. Painting is one of the traditional skills that is passed down from generation to generation in the families of some of the women. They paint figures from nature and myth on household and village walls to mark the seasonal festivals of the religious year, for special events of the life-cycle, and when marriages are being arranged they prepare intricately designed wedding proposals. Click Here for More of Madubani Art
Patachitra Paintings
Patachitra paintings remain impervious to modern influences and the painters proudly stick to tradition.
WHEN AN art form is a thousand years old, it deserves a closer look. The untrained eye can miss the fine details in a patachitra. But look again and you will be drawn by the mystique of this ancient and traditional art form.
The word patachitra is derived from the Sanskrit word pata, which means a painted piece of cloth, a picture, a tablet or a plate. Chitra means painting or picture. Elements of folk and sophisticated art and craft characterize each finely executed patachitra.
Rangoli
Rangoli is one of the most popular art among Indian women, which is mainly painted on the ground in front of their houses using different color powders. This art can be predominantly seen during the tamil month of MAARKAZHI in Tamil Nadu, India. The MAARKAZHI month falls between December 15th and January 15th in western calendar. According to Hindu mythology, during this month the Goddess ANDAL prayed to the Lord THIRUMAL to marry her. It was said that her wish came true. So, this month is said to be so auspicious for unmarried girls to pray to god to have a spouse of their dreams. During this month unmarried girls arise before the Sun rise to paint beautiful rangolis to welcome the Lord THIRUMAL and they sing THIRUPPAVAI, praises of the Lord THIRUMAL which was said to be sung by the Goddess ANDAL.
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