Arts Of India

India   is a country with lots of versatility. It is infused with rich cultural and traditional heritage. Various forms of arts are prevalent which make India distinctive in its own way.  And Kalamkari painting is one such traditional art form of India which has got immense popularity. The word  ‘KALAMKARI’  emerged from the Persian words  QALAM  (pen) and  KARI  (craftsmanship).  The process involves mainly painting natural dyes on fabrics like silk or cotton with the help of a ‘ kalam’  or a bamboo pen. This exquisite art form is very much prominent in Andhra Pradesh. There are mainly two varieties of styles – the  Srikalahasti style  and the  Machilipatnam style . The  Srikalahasti style  is entirely handwork done with the  ‘kalam’  or pen and is found in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. And Machilipatnam style requires vegetable-dyed block-painting on the fabric and can be traced in the city...

India, the land of varied cultures and heritages, houses various painting styles and techniques. Bhojpuri painting is one such folk painting style that has flourished in the Bhojpur - Purvanchal region of India comprising states like Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Northwestern Jharkhand thousands of years ago and it is one of the most popular paintings in these areas. History of the Art Historically, it is assumed that this art form evolved around 1300 BC, even before the emergence of Emperor Ashoka. Some facts also conclude that this art form was popularized during the reign of Emperor Ashoka. This painting style is a type of wall painting primarily done on temple walls or on walls of the rooms of newly married couples and the main motifs are that of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Although in recent times motifs of natural objects and life and struggles of village people are also depicted to make the painting more acceptable among the common people and bring the style close ...