The Art
INNER PEACE FOUND WITH OPEN EYES
Mysore Paintings
Period of Origin
1578 AD
Inspired by the art work at Ajanta & Badami Caves, crystallized by the artist of Vijayanagar Empire, acquired a unique Character in Mysore under the Patronage of Krishna Raja Wadiyar III (1794-1868 A.D.).
Uttarakhand Aipan
Period of Origin
UNKNOWN
The Science of Mandalas : Aipan is a traditional ritualistic art, specifically made by women of Kumaon Region, Uttarakhand. Aipan design is like a yantra to symbolize the deity.
Ganjifa cards of Mysore
Period of Origin
uNKNOWN
Ganjifa are small masterpieces of Miniature Art, ‘Ganj’ meaning ‘Treasure’ & ‘Jifa’ meaning ‘Playing’. Ganjifa are Indian Playing cards and Tarot cards.
Odisha Talpatra Chitra
Period of Origin
UNKNOWN
The art goes back to the time when there was no Pen or Paper and people recorded everything on palm leaves. The history of writing in India found its true meaning in Palm Leaves.
Kutch Rogan Art
Period of Origin
17th CENTURY
Castor Oil is boiled for more than 12 hours periodically & is mixed with cold water until it thickens into a sticky golden-brown substance called Rogan. Rogan is finally mixed with Rich, Bright, Natural colours & is held onto the Palm & is twisted across the Cloth using Kalam
Pithora Paintings
Period of Origin
1000 B.C
Dedicated to Pithrodev, nephew of Lord Indra, the art form is said to have originated 3000 years ago and is believed by the Rathwa Tribe that the painting brings Peace and Prosperity to the home. The motifs in the Pithora painting represents the mythology of the community.
Bengal Pattachitra
Period of Origin
801 a.d.
A traditional folk art of visual storytelling accompanied by songs is a unique art from of rural Bengal that dates back to the period of Mohenjo-Daro Civilization.
Orissa Pattachitra
Period of Origin
1174 A.D.
Flourished with the construction of the famous Jaganath Temple at Puri in 12th century. The Cult of Jagannath used patta painting to spread faith of the God throughout Orissa.
Tree Of Life
Its more than just a Symbol
Period of Origin
7000 b.c.
The Tree of Life has an intricate network of branches symbolizing many aspects of Science, Religion, Folklore, Philosophy, and Mythology dating back to 7000 B.C.
Few important references include Kalpavriksha, the tree of Boon; Bodhi tree, the tree of Enlightenment; In the Garden of Eden, as a source of eternal life; A strength of Ancestry and Fertility in a Family; Harmony, Balance and Prosperity in Life.
Madhubani
Period of Origin
Treta yuga
Is a ceremonial folk paintings of ancient Mithila region of Bihar that depicts Nature and Mythological events. It is believed to be in existence since Treta Yuga.
Andhra Puppetry
Period of Origin
201 A.D.
The Intricate Art of Shadow Puppets signifies the splendid cultural and traditional history of Andhra Pradesh during the rule of the Great Vijayanagar Empire.