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The primeval Indian art of organic fabric painting - kalamkari painting

The most basic expression of visual art and design is what Kalamkari art represent. Indian artists have developed different skills of techniques on the wide surface range like metal, glass, terracotta trees, and almost in all possible medium and what do we say about textile, It is considered as abundantly used canvas. “Kalam” refers to the pen used in painting whereas “kari” Means craftsmanship involved. Artist have developed from their ancient art of painting to the most trendy fashion. History   Centuries long ago,  folk artist use to be banjaras like who wander one place to other. They primly narrate stories of Hindu mythology in the villages.   But with passage of time story tales converted into canvas painting and that’s how kalamkari art born. The amazing art is dates back to more than 3000 B.C. The fabric painted with kalamkari have been trace at the site of Mohanjo-daro. The art was in it’s pick during the mughal era...

The Historic Art Of India- Santhal Painting

The central tribes is the third largest in India and they are dated back to Davidian time around 4000 years. The native of the tribes people mainly spread across West Bengal, Odisha,  Bihar,  Jharkhand and Assam. They have distinctive culture of their own.  They have unique skills in making musical instruments,  Mats, Baskets and painting.  They paint like magic in colors which called Santhal painting One of the oldest painting ever had.  The Santhal Folk painting is not done only for professions but also for enjoying and celebration.  The theme of the santhal art is life of santhal tribes. The santhal painting is done mainly on pata or cloth. They were also found on walls artifacts and papers.   Origin and theme  The role patas Or scrolls painted by professional painters, know as a chitrakars. There are mainly three types of painting first category is a longish, Rolled with the theme of divine figure or description of...