This ppt is about the various art styles in various parts of India.

1. ART ACROSS INDIA
MADE BY- AR. POORVA PRIYADARSHINI

2. MADHUBANI PAINTINGS
WARLI PAINTINGS
MINIATURE PAINTINGS
RAJPUT PAINTINGS
KALAM KARI PAINTINGS
TANJORE PAINTINGS
PATTACHITRA PAINTINGS
GOND PAINTINGS
KALIGHAT PAINTINGS
PHAD PAINTINGS
CHERIYAL SCROLLS
ARTS IN INDIA

3. MADHUBANI ART- BIHAR
• This art is also known as Mithila art, and it
originated in the kingdom of Janak in Nepal and
in present day Bihar.
• This art form was not known to the rest of the
world until the 1930s, when it was discovered
after an earthquake.
• Mostly practiced by women, these paintings or
wall murals depict gods, fauna and flora.
• Characterised by geometric patterns, this art
form is greatly admired for its evocative
portrayal of traditions and cultures.
• These paintings find their origins and derive
their name from a village called ‘Madhubani’ in
Bihar.

4. MADHUBANI ART- BIHAR
• These paintings find their origins and derive
their name from a village called ‘Madhubani’ in
Bihar.
• These paintings were first painted by the artists
hailing from this village.
• King Janakraj, father of Sita wanted the artists to
capture moments of Sita’s wedding ceremony
with Lord Ram.
• Hence, these paintings came to be known as
‘Mithila’ Paintings.
• Predominately, the themes revolve around
mythology, Hindu Gods and various royal court
scenarios.

5. WARLI PAINTINGS- MAHARASHTRA
• This form of art dates back to 2500 BCE, and it
was practiced by the Warli tribes belonging
from Thane and Nasik in Maharashtra.
• These paintings mostly illustrate the nature and
social rituals of the tribe.
• It portrays the daily activities like farming,
praying, dancing, hunting, etc.
• Geometrical patterns in white against a yellow
or red background are some of the main
themes.
• Warli paintings were usually made by married
women to celebrate a wedding, and they were
also used to decorate huts of the Warli tribes, it
is now painted on home furnishings, décor, and
murals.

6. WARLI PAINTINGS- MAHARASHTRA

7. MINIATURE PAINTINGS-
MUGHAL ERA
• The miniature paintings illustrate a
combination of Indian, Islamic and
Persian art styles.
• This art form dates back to 16th century,
the themes are usually centred on
battles, court scenes, portraits, wildlife,
receptions, hunting scenes, legendary
stories etc.
• Natural stone colours are used in a
paper-based “wasli” for the creation of
these paintings.
• The miniature paintings have developed
into several distinct schools of miniature
like Mughal, Rajasthan, Deccan, Kangra,
Malwa, Pahadi, etc.

8. MINIATURE PAINTINGS-
MUGHAL ERA
• This art form evolved between 16th and
19th centuries.
• The theme centred around battles,
receptions, court scenes, hunting scenes,
legendary stories, portraits and wildlife.
Interestingly, Victoria and Albert Museums
in London have huge collections of Mughal
paintings.

9. RAJPUT PAINTINGS- RAJPUTANA
• Rajput art forms flourished in the 18th
century in the royal courts of Rajputana.
• Scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata
dictate this art form. Colours used for these
paintings were extracted from precious
minerals like gold and silver, stones and plant
sources.
• This was a lengthy process and would
sometimes even take weeks.

10. KALAM KARI PAINTING- ANDHRA
PRADESH
• Having a strong connection to Persian
motifs, this art has been in practice for
more than 3000 years.
• Kalamkari derives its name from kalam,
or pen, and it means ‘drawings with a
pen’.
• This organic art of hand and block
printing has survived generations in
Andhra Pradesh. Kalamkari art involves
earthy colours like green, rust, indigo,
mustard and black.
• Today this art is used in ethnic clothing,
and depicts anything from fauna and
flora to epics such as Mahabharata or
Ramayana.

11. KALAM KARI PAINTING- ANDHRA
PRADESH

12. TANJORE PAINTING- TAMIL
NADU
• First painted in the 16th century under
the Chola regime, this painting originated
in the Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu.
• It is known for its magnificent
embellishments, vibrant colours and rich
surfaces.
• The themes are mainly centred on the
Hindu gods and goddesses.
• These paintings are made on wooden
planks, and the main subjects are always
painted in the centre.
• The styles of this painting are similar to
that of the Deccani and Maratha art, as
well as to the European styles.

13. TANJORE PAINTING- TAMIL
NADU
• Tanjore style of paintings were first painted
during the 16th century and under the Chola
regime, this art form found its calling.
• Known for its use of vibrant colours, rich
surfaces, and embellishments, Tanjore
paintings originated from the Thanjavur
district in Tamil Nadu.
• The themes of Tanjore paintings are mostly
Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
• Interestingly, the main subject is always
painted in the center of the frame.
• Tanjore Paintings are painted on wooden
planks which are colloquially known
as ‘Palagai Padam‘.

14. PATTACHITRA- ORISSA
• Pattachitra art forms date back to 5th
century and originated in Odisha and
West Bengal.
• These cloth-based scroll paintings have
a heavy influence of the Mughal era.
• Admired by art lovers, the Pattachitra
paintings are dedicated to religious and
mythological themes.
• The painters mainly use bright colours
like red, black, indigo, yellow and white in
this type of painting.
• From palm leaves to silks, this art form
has gained recognition and is practiced
even today.

15. PATTACHITRA- ORISSA
• Pattachitra folk painting hails from the state
of Orissa.
• They originated during the 8th century and
is suppose to be one of the earliest forms of
indigenous art.
• ‘Patta’ means ‘clothing’ and ‘chitra’ stands
for paintings, so pictures in this art form are
painted on a cloth base.
• Pattachitra art is inspired by the Jagannath
and Vaishnava cult.
• Depictions of Pattachitra art can be seen in
the famous Konark Temple in Orissa.

16. GOND PAINTING- MADHYA
PRADESH
• A native art form of Madhya Pradesh,
Gond paintings are mostly themed on
animals and birds.
• Practised by the Gond tribes, this art
form is believed to be 1400 years old.
• Natural colours derived from plant sap,
charcoal, coloured soil, cow dung,
leaves, etc. are used to make this type of
paintings.
• This simple art form created with dots
and lines were made as an offering to
Mother Nature in earlier days.

17. KALIGHAT PAINTING
• This form of painting originated in the
19th century in Bengal.
• These paintings were made on cloth
or patas and often depicted images of
gods, goddesses and scenes from
epics.
• This simple yet captivating form of art
became popular due to their way of
capturing the everyday lives
beautifully.
• The seamless, free-flowing outline is
a unique feature of the Kalighat
paintings.
• This style of paintings has been an
inspiration to many artists since their

18. PHAD PAINTING
• Dating back to thousands of years,
Phad is a narrative scroll painting
tradition which originated in
Rajasthan.
• Red, yellow and orange colours are
mostly used in this type of art to paint
stories of local deities and heroes.
• The depictions are usually of
battlefield scenes, adventure stories,
legendary romances, etc.
• The beauty of these paintings lies in
the fact that many stories are
accommodated in a single
composition.

19. CHERIYAL SCROLLS
• This form of art originated in present-
day Telangana and has been
practised by the Nakashi family
through generations.
• The Kalamkari art influenced the
creation of the Cheriyal scrolls.
• The scrolls are generally 40–45 feet in
length, and the themes are mainly
centred on Indian mythology and folk
traditions.
• These types of paintings are made
with bright hues, with red as a
dominating background.
• The colours are extracted from natural
sources by the artists, and the

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