INDIAN ART FORM by Sathya from India.pptx

1. INDIAN ART FORM
Unit – 1
Indian Art Over Ages!
Prepared by:
M.Sathiya, Assist. Prof,
EFL Department

4. Ancient India – An Introduction
• Ancient India is the Indian subcontinent
from prehistoric times to the start of
Medieval India.
• Ancient India was composed of the
modern-day countries of Afghanistan
(some portions), Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Myanmar, India and Pakistan.

5. India is one of the oldest civilizations in
the world with a kaleidoscopic variety
and rich cultural heritage.
It has achieved all-round socio-
economic progress since Independence.
As the 7th largest country in the world
India stands apart from the rest of
Asia, marked off as it is by mountains
and the sea, which give the country a

6. Geographical setting
• Bounded by the Great
Himalayas in the north, it
stretches southwards and at the
Tropic of Cancer, tapers off
into the Indian Ocean between
the Bay of Bengal on the east
and the Arabian Sea on the

9. Indus Valley Civilization
 The History of India begins with the Indus
Valley Civilization and the coming of the
Aryans.
 These two phases are generally described
as the pre-Vedic and Vedic periods.
 The earliest literary source that sheds
light on India’s past is the Rig Veda.

10.  It is difficult to date this work with any
accuracy on the basis of tradition and
ambiguous astronomical information
contained in the hymns.
 It is most likely that Rig Veda was
composed between 1,500 B.C. and 1,000
B.C. In the fifth century, large parts of
India were united under Asoka.

11. Paintings of Raja Ravi Varma
• Date of Birth: April 29, 1848
• Place of Birth: Kilimanoor, Travancore
• Date of Death: October 2, 1906
• Considered as one of the greatest painters in the
Indian history.
• Varma was patronised by Ayilyam Thirunal, the
next Maharaja of Travancore and began formal
training thereafter. He learned the basics of
painting in Madurai.
• His paintings mainly based on the Puranas
(ancient mythological stories) and the great Indian
epics – Mahabharata and Ramayana.

12. • Ravi Varma is one of the few painters who
managed to accomplish a beautiful union
of Indian tradition with the techniques of
European academic art.
• Varma was also responsible in taking the
Indian art all over the world with his
impeccable technique.
• Varma’s paintings highlighted the beauty
of South Indian women which were
admired by all.

13. Great Paintings of Ravi Varma
• A Family of Beggars –
This painting represented
the sorry state of Indian
economics.
• A Lady Playing Swarbat –
Just like many of his
paintings, this too, was
modelled after a South
Indian woman.
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14. • Jatayu (a bird devotee
of Lord Rama) –One of
the most commonly
featured work of Raja
Ravi Varma. The
picture narrates the
story of Jatayu who
gives up its life after
fighting the mighty
villain Ravana from
Ramayanam.

18. Tanjore Paintings – An overview
• Classic south Indian style paintings.
• Resources and inspirations dates back
from 1600 AD.
• Influenced by both Tamil and Telugu
culture and art styles.
• In Thanjavur paintings one can see the
influence of Deccani, Vijayanagar,
Maratha and even European or Company
styles of painting.

19.  Thanjavur paintings are panel paintings done on
wooden planks, and hence referred to as palagai
padam
 Paintings are characterized by rich and vivid
colors, simple iconic composition, glittering gold
foils overlaid on delicate but extensive gesso work
and inlay of glass beads and pieces or very rarely
precious and semi-precious gems.
• Subjects- Hindu Gods, Goddesses, saints and
scenes from epics and mythologies.

20. • Thanjavur glass paintings following the techniques
of Chinese reverse glass paintings were
popularised during Serfoji II’s reign as a cheaper
and faster craft.
• In the past, artists used natural colours like
vegetable and mineral dyes, whereas the present
day artists use chemical paints. For outlines dark
brown or red was usually used.

24. Mysore Paintings
• Originated in the towns of Mysore, Karnataka.
• The distinct school of Mysore painting evolved
from the days of the Vijayanagar Empire (1336-
1565 AD).
• It was under the Wadiyar Dynasty patronage that
Mysore school of painting touched its peak.
• It is quite similar to the Tanjore Paintings.
• Mysore Paintings make use of thinner gold leaves
and need much more hard work.

27. Indian folk arts from different fields.
• Warli Folk Paintings
• Madhubani Art
• Saura Paintings
• Bhil Art
• Gond
• Pattachitra Paintings
• Kalamazethu Art
• Khovar Art
• Kavad or Kawad Art

28. Warli Paintings.
• Belonging to the state of
Maharashtra, this tribal
art is famous for its
elementary wall paintings.
• The painting portrays
hunting, festivals, fishing,
farming, dancing and
other scenes of daily life.

29. Madhubani Art
• Madhubani is an Indian
art formed by the women
of Mithila.
• Also referred to as Mithila
art, it is originated from
Bihar.

30. Saura Paintings
• These paintings also
originated from the state
of Orissa but it is also
found in the states of
Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh and Jharkhand.
They are also called Ikons.
The backdrop of the
painting is prepared from
red or yellow ochre which
is painted using brush and
bamboo.

31. Bhil Art
• Bhils are the second
largest tribal community
of India. Bhil art is also
given by them.
• Originating from the
states of Madhya Pradesh,
Rajasthan, Gujarat,
Maharashtra. This art
unveils the life of Bhils
themselves.

32. Gond
• Originated from the state
of Madhya Pradesh and
nearby states, this art is
carved on the mud walls.
• Originated from the state
of Madhya Pradesh and
nearby states, this art is
carved on the mud walls.

33. Pattachitra Painting
• Pattachitra paintings are
traditional paintings
which originated from
Odisha and West Bengal.
It is a cloth-based painting
which portrays Gods and
Goddesses, made of sharp
and fine lines in bold
colours, floral designs in
borders. In olden days,
these paintings were used
as story-telling.

34. Kalamezhuthu Art
• Kalamezhuthu art is a
ritual art of God’s own
country- Kerala.
• “Kalam” means picture
and “ezhuthu” means
drawing.
• This is a painting done on
the floor and it can be seen
during festivals and
special occasions.

35. Khovar Art
• Khovar art originated from
Jharkhand.
• Usually, tribal people living
in the forest carve animals
like, Tiger, Snake, Peacock,
etc. while those living on
plains carve Cow, Goat,
Pigeon, etc.

36. Kavad or Kawad Art
• Kavad or Kawad art of
Rajasthan is around 500
years old art which is
practised by Jangid
Brahmins of Chittorgarh.
It is a three-dimensional
box which has multiple
panels that can be
unfolded. It is a portable
temple in which various
Gods and Goddesses are
painted.