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The Tribal Art - Gond Painting

Gond art is a tribal art form practiced by the Gond tribe of central India to preserve and communicate their culture. It includes paintings, folk songs, and folk dances. Gond art is known for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and unique motifs that often depict elements from nature, mythology, and daily life. The Gond tribe Is one of the largest and oldest tribes in India. With a rich history and a unique culture, the tribe is renowned for its distinctive artistic and manufacturing techniques developed over centuries. The word ‘Gond’ comes from the Dravidian expression ‘Kond’ which means ‘green mountain’. Gond painting is a famous folk art of the Gond tribal community of central India. It is a form of painting from folk and tribal art that is practiced by one of the largest tribes in India – the Gond – who are predominantly from Madhya Pradesh, but can also be found in pockets of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. The history of the ...

The Painting on the Threshold Extinction- Surpur Painting

Surpur style of painting is known as the branch of the Vijayanagara style. the art flourished under the two rulers named Immali Venkatapa Nayaka and Mummadi Venkatapa Nayaka. History The time of around 100 years between the regions Shorapur realm was established. Surpur art is the part which flourished under the rule of Immadi Venkatapa Nayaka and Mummadi Venkatapa Nayaka. The original paintings are found on the walls of abounded houses and temples in the Surpur taluka of the Yadgir region. This is were present day painting inspiration came. There are similarities with Tanjore painting and the Mysore Painting style. Ashtadikalakas or the guardians of the eight directions are examples of mythology and medic elements that are present. Abandoned and Negligence  For centuries this was ignored. Every art has a kind of process. Few duplicate the artwork at a cheaper rate. Utilizing present-day methods and techniques artist of Vijay Hagargundgi regenera...