Indian artforms

History of the Paintings Dating back to the 19th century, the origin of Kalighat paintings also known as Kalighat Pat took place in West Bengal, particularly in

India is a patchwork of art and craft forms. The Indian styles of paintings have unique origins and history behind them which make them even more interesting. This exhaustive list of different types of Indian paintings shows how every part of India added to its rich cultural heritage.

Here is a list of Indian Folk arts and crafts compiled in a map. Learn Indian folk art online by generational Indian artists, and buy traditional paintings from different art forms like Pichwai, Madhubani, Gond etc. Get to know floral and animal motifs, authentic materials, cultural facts, techniques through pre-recorded lesson videos for beginners and students of all ages.

Warli Art stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Warli tribe. Its simplistic yet profound style has captivated art enthusiasts globally. By exploring the origins, elements, themes, and cultural significance of Warli Art, we gain a deeper appreciation for this ancient tribal art form and the stories it tells.

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Kathakali, an Indian Classical dance which originated in Kerala. Kathakali is greatly distinguished from the other dance forms as a kind of 'story-play'. This particular dance form is famous for its elaborate costume style, unique make-up procedure and detailed emphasis on dramatic emotions. The costumes and make-up contribute to three-quarters of the characterisation of the human role that the dancer portrays. The different colors applied to the face identifies their role as a negative…

One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". This painting is done in traditional Indian folk art form called warli art The Warlis are an indigenous tribe or Adivasis, living in mountainous as well as coastal areas of Maharashtra, India. The simple pictorial language of Warli painting is traditionally created on the inside walls of village huts to mark special occasions such as…

Mata Ni Pachedi Mata Ni Pachedi is also known as the ‘Kalamkari of Gujarat’, owing to its similarity to the Kalamkari technique practiced in Southern India. The central theme of the Gujarati Kalamkari is the goddess - Mataji/Shakti an avatar of the Goddess Durga. This art form was fi rst brought about by the nomadic Devipujak community (originally called Vaghari) from Gujarat, who later settled in Ahmedabad on the banks of the Sabarmati River more than 200 years ago.The people of the…