Indian Paintings

India has always been phenomenally rich in terms of art and literature. Right from the ancient times, these two classes have kept getting better. Despite all the infiltrations, attacks, change of kingdoms and what not, Indian art has continued to be shining example of amalgamation of diverse cultures. Talking about Indian arts, Indian paintings have traveled a long way in maintaining their superiority. The tradition can be traced back to ancient era with examples like Ajanta & Ellora, Buddhist palm leaf manuscripts, Jain texts, Different frescoes and schools of painting like Mughal, Deccan and Kangra.

The tradition of Indian painting has been well accentuated by ancient texts. These texts outlined fascinating color theories apart from reiterating the need of painting the doorways. Nature was the guiding force in that era and that is well manifested in cave paintings of Bagh, Ajanta and Sittanvasal. Various temples paintings can be also seen in different parts of the country.

Indian art depict themes as diverse as religion, culture, nature, kingdoms, thoughts, ideas, social condition and mythological characters among others. It’s an act of fusion that is very rich and vivid. Indian artists have always given free expression to their artistic liberty and imagination to carve out amazing pieces of art works. Different styles of Indian paintings can be categorized in;
Tanjore Paintings, Mysore Paintings, Bihar Paintings, Madhubani Paintings, Rajput Paintings, Indian folk Paintings, Warli Paintings, Kalamkari Paintings, Pattachitra Paintings, Cave Paintings of Ajanta & Ellora, Miniature Paintings, Glass Paintings, Oil Paintings.