Traditional Folk Art of India - Madhubani Art also know as Mithila Art
Madhubani painting (Mithila painting) was traditionally created
by the women of various communities in the Mithila region of the Indian
subcontinent. It originated from Madhubani district of
the Mithila region
of Bihar. This painting as a form of wall
art was practiced widely throughout the region; the more recent development of
painting on paper and canvas mainly originated among the villages around
Madhubani, This painting is widely known as "Madhubani art" or "Mithila Painting."
The paintings were traditionally done on freshly plastered mud walls and
floors of huts, but now they are also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Madhubani paintings are made from the paste of powdered rice. Madhubani paintings use two-dimensional imagery, and the colors used are
derived from plants. Ochre, Lampblack and Red are used
for reddish-brown and black, respective.
Madhubani paintings mostly depict people and their association
with nature and scenes and deities from the ancient epics. Natural objects like
the sun, the moon, and religious plants like tulsi are also widely painted, along
with scenes from the royal court and social events like weddings. Generally, no
space is left empty; the gaps are filled by paintings of flowers, animals,
birds, and even geometric designs. Traditionally, painting was one of the
skills that was passed down from generation to generation in the families of
the Mithila Region, mainly by women. It is still practiced and kept alive
in institutions spread across the Mithila region.
Most of the traditional art, you will see the picture of nature, birds, fish, plants, pictures of god and goddess.
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Didn't know the history of this wonderful style.
DeleteThank you so much Mahi you like it.
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