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Indian Paintings EIKT Assignment

The document provides an overview of Indian paintings, highlighting their historical significance and evolution from prehistoric rock art to modern styles. It covers various periods, including ancient, medieval, and modern Indian paintings, detailing key styles such as Mughal, Rajput, and folk art. The conclusion emphasizes the diversity and enduring legacy of Indian painting as a reflection of the country's cultural heritage.

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Indian Paintings EIKT Assignment

The document provides an overview of Indian paintings, highlighting their historical significance and evolution from prehistoric rock art to modern styles. It covers various periods, including ancient, medieval, and modern Indian paintings, detailing key styles such as Mughal, Rajput, and folk art. The conclusion emphasizes the diversity and enduring legacy of Indian painting as a reflection of the country's cultural heritage.

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Indian Paintings - EIKT Assignment

Page 1: Introduction & Ancient Indian Paintings

1. Introduction to Indian Paintings

- Indian painting is one of the oldest art forms in the world.

- It reflects the rich cultural, religious, and historical heritage of India.

- Themes often include mythology, nature, deities, daily life, and spiritual messages.

2. Prehistoric Rock Paintings

- Found in caves like Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh).

- Mostly hunting scenes, animals, and human figures.

- Created using natural colors from plants and minerals.

3. Ajanta and Ellora Murals

- Buddhist cave paintings in Maharashtra.

- Depict stories from the Jataka tales and life of Buddha.

- Use of rich colors and detailed human expressions.

4. Bagh Caves and Sittanavasal Paintings

- Similar to Ajanta, found in Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu respectively.

- Religious themes, flora and fauna.


Indian Paintings - EIKT Assignment

Page 2: Medieval Indian Paintings

5. Mughal Paintings

- Blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles.

- Flourished during Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan's rule.

- Court scenes, battles, portraits were common.

- Artists: Basawan, Abd al-Samad, Ustad Mansur.

6. Rajput Paintings

- Originated in Rajasthan.

- Bold colors, romantic and heroic themes.

- Popular styles: Mewar, Marwar, Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh.

- Depicted scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Krishna Leela.

7. Pahari Paintings

- From the Himalayan hills (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu).

- Themes of love, devotion (Radha-Krishna).

- Miniature style with delicate brushwork.

8. Deccan Paintings

- From Golconda, Bijapur, Ahmednagar regions.

- Influenced by Persian and Mughal art.

- Rich colors, ornate costumes, and architectural elements.


Indian Paintings - EIKT Assignment

Page 3: Modern Indian Paintings & Conclusion

9. Bengal School of Art (Early 20th Century)

- Started by Abanindranath Tagore.

- Aimed to revive Indian traditional art during British rule.

- Inspired by Ajanta, Mughal, and Japanese art.

10. Modern Indian Artists

- Raja Ravi Varma - combined Indian themes with European realism.

- Amrita Sher-Gil - famous for expressive portraits and rural Indian life.

- M.F. Husain - known for bold, contemporary work.

- Jamini Roy - used folk art and Kalighat style.

11. Folk and Tribal Art Forms

- Madhubani (Bihar), Warli (Maharashtra), Pattachitra (Odisha), Phad (Rajasthan).

- Use natural colors and depict local myths and daily life.

- Still practiced and popular globally.

12. Conclusion

- Indian painting is diverse and timeless.

- From ancient caves to modern galleries, it continues to evolve.

- It showcases India's unity in diversity and rich artistic legacy.

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