ART IN INDIA

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ART IN INDIA

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Indian paintings provide an aesthetic continuum that extends from the early civilization to the present day. This form of art in India is vivid and lively, refined and sophisticated and bold and vigorous at the same time.
History of Indian Art is as old as the Indian civilization itself and every major period of history has given India newer modes of expression and newer forms of art. As India was well connected to the outside world through both sea and land routes, the influence of cultures of other lands have always been felt in the art of India.

MURALS

During the 4th century AD. in a remote valley in Western India, work began on the Ajanta caves to create a complex of Buddhist monasteries and prayer halls.
The themes of these wall-paintings range from Buddhist legends to decorative patterns of flowers and animals
The Ajanta murals were painted during this time of prosperity.

MINIATURES

The essence of the Indian miniaturists' visual expression lay in the idea of symbolism. In the language of symbols they recorded their communion with nature, rich in wonder, awe and delight. The crowning glory of the miniature series is the Provincial Mughal works, attributed to the reign of emperors Akbar and Jehangir. These depict the rulers themselves as well as historical personages and musicians. The Tanjore paintings of the South depict Krishna and Shiva and reflect the mythical source of music.

'Miniature' generally refers to a painting or illumination, small in size meticulous in detail and delicate in brushwork.

FOLK PAINTING

The somewhat lesser-known traditions of Indian painting are the so-called "folk"paintings dating back to a period that may be referred to as "timeless". These are living traditions, intrinsically linked with the regional historico-cultural settings from which they arise.

MYSORE PAINTING

The Mysore paintings generally depict the images of Hindu gods and goddesses. Thin gold leaves are used in the Mysore paintings. these paintings from Mysore form a much desired souvenir especially during the festivals in South India.

MADHUBANI PAINTING

Madhubani paintings are beautiful form of Indian art. The Madhubani painting are originated at the time of the Ramayana. The painting was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud wall of huts, but now it is also done on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas.Madhubani art is a form of traditional Indian art form.

TANJORE PAINTING

Tanjore painting is an impressive classical art representation of South Indian painting. Gorgeous surface richness, vibrant colors and compact compositions are unique values of Tanjore paintings. The paintings generally appreciate in value and are considered collectibles.
Nowadays, everybody has become more conscious about the ambience and interiors of their home and workplace. These paintings are widely used in the Pooja rooms, Main door entrance, Living room, Stair case wall, Dining rooms, Bedrooms, Study rooms, Corridors, Hotels, Wedding Halls, Office premises, etc. The paintings are notable for their beautification in the form of semi-precious stones, pearls, glass pieces and gold.

Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. Embroidery is most often recommended for caps, hats, coats, blankets, dress shirts, denim, stockings, and golf shirts. Embroidery is available with a wide variety of thread or yarn colour .
The origins of embroidery are unknown, but early examples survive from ancient Egypt, Iron AgeNorthern Europe and Zhou Dynasty China. Examples of surviving Chinese chain stitch embroidery worked in silk thread have been dated to the Warring States period (5th-3rd century BC)

PHULKARI

Phulkari from the Punjab region of India. Phulkari embroidery, popular since at least the 15th century, is traditionally done on hand-spun cotton cloth with simple darning stitches using silk floss

CHICKEN

Chicken scratch is an easy type of embroidery done on gingham(checkered) fabric, which gives the impression of appliquéd lace

ZARDOZI

India, wrapped in the mystique, enhanced with the romance of fabled crafts, has one of the finest traditions of embroidery in the world. It has long been known for its embroidery with gold and silver threads called Zari. Zari is gold, and zardozi embroidery is the glitteringly ornate, heavily encrusted gold thread work

HAWA MAHAL

Hawa Mahal stands upright as the entrance to the City Palace, Jaipur. An important landmark in the city, Hawa Mahal is an epitome of the Rajputana architecture. The splendid five-storey “Palace of the Winds” is a blend of beauty and splendor much close to Rajasthan’s culture. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built Hawa Mahal in 1779. The pyramid shape of this ancient monument is a tourist attraction having 953 small windows.

TAJ MAHAL

Taj Mahal, the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658), grandson of Akbar the great, in the memory of his queen Arjumand Bano Begum, entitled ‘Mumtaz Mahal’. Mumtaz Mahal was a niece of empress Nur Jahan and granddaughter of Mirza Ghias Beg I’timad-ud-Daula, wazir of emperor Jehangir. She was born in 1593 and died in 1631, during the birth of her fourteenth child at Burhanpur. Her mortal remains were temporarily buried in the Zainabad garden. Six months later, her body was transferred to Agra to be finally enshrined in the crypt of the main tomb of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of both Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan.

CHARMINAR

The charminar Hyderabad’s best known landmark was built 1591 by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah to appease the force of evil savaging his new city with epidemic and plague. Standing in the heart of the old walled city and surround by lively bazaars, the charminar (‘four tower’) is a 56m high triumphal arch. The arch is notable for its elegant balconies, stucco decorations and the small mosque, Hyderabad’s oldest, on the 2nd floor. An image of the grace every packet of charminar cigarettes, one of India’s most popular brand.

BULAND DARWAZA

Buland Darwaza meaning 'high' or 'great' gate in Persian, is a monument that can be found in Fatehpur Sikri which is located 43kms away from Agra, India. The construction of this city began in about 1569 and was completed in 1584. The architectural style of these buildings has Persian influence. The various buildings found here are- Jodha Bai palace, Birbal's palace, Panch Mahal etc. Buland Darwaza is one of them.It is known as the "Gate of Magnificence". It was built by Akbar in 1602 to commemorate his conquest of Gujarat. The gateway is approached by 42 steps. It is about 40 metres high. It is built of red sandstone and inlaying of white marble. There is an inscription one on the monument which is a message from Jesus advising his followers not to consider this world as their permanent home.

GOLDEN TEMPLE

The Golder Temple (Harmandir Sahib/Darbar Sahib), is the holiest shrine of Sikhism. Guru Ram Das Ji founded the city of Amritsar in the 16th century when it was constructed. An active place of worship for Sikhs, the Harmandir Sahib is also visited by people from other religion.

SANCHI STUPA

The Great Stupa at Sanchi was built by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BC. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha.