Indian Art - An Inevitable part of Indian Culture

 

Art is one of the inevitable parts of the Indian culture and it has been there for a long time. Every region in India has a regional specialty as far as native art and craft is concerned. From textile painting to handicrafts and more you can see the vibrancy of Indian art and culture everywhere. What makes these arts even more interesting is the story and rich history behind each of them. Let us take a look at some of the renowned Indian art form that have kept the long traditions alive with their interesting history below:

Patachitra - Indigenous Art of Odisha

Patachitra literally translates as "Pata" meaning cloth and "Chitra" meaning Painting or picture. Therefore, patachitra means paintings on cloth. This special art form of Odisha dating back to the 5th century BC. The canvas used for the painting is made by covering fine gauze like cloth and the painting is made using tamarind paste, chalk powder and gum, which is then dried. After that a set of intricate patterns are drawn on the canvas which is filled with natural dyes. The Patachitra paintings are specifically used for depicting the stories from the epics of Mahabharata, Ramayana and the oned of Lord Jagannath. You can also ssee the construction of great temples of Puri, Bhubaneswar and Konark on these paintings!

Cane Craft: Indigenous art of north east India 

The North-eastern part of India is unique in its own way and is also known for their unique handicrafts. The tribes of Mizoram have been making the same patterns for ages which have become a part and parcel of their lives now. The tribe excels in the traditional bamboo and cane craft. The use of cane and bamboo is essentially done to produce both utility and decorative items. The products made of bamboo and canes are highly durable and look absolutely stylish. Baskets, utensils, hats, flower vases, furniture and other decorative items are made out of these bamboo and cane handicrafts, which has a wide market within the state and outside. Besides that these products are quite affordable.

Gond art: Indigenous art of Central India

Gond art has been developed by the tribe of Gonds in Central India. The technique of Gond art is a form of tattooing in a traditional way. Gond artists depict nature and social customs using a series of dots and dashes intricately arranged into forms. These paintings are often inspired by the nature that they are surrounded with. Usually made on walls, ceilings and floors of the houses in the villages in honour of customs and traditions as the Gonds believe their paintings to bring them luck. The paintings are a combination of earth tones and vibrant hues.

Bengal Pat: Indigenous art of Bengal 

Bengal Pat is quite similar to that of Patachitra of Odisha. The art form was developed hundreds of years ago when roaming minstrels used to sing about incidents of the distant past and popular lore to villagers. The dyes of the painting are made of spices, earth, soot and likewise. The common colours used in these paintings include traditional colour like red, indigo, green, black and ochre. The Bengal Pat reflects the life and times of society and folklore.

There are many such art forms that make Indian art and culture one of the most vibrant cultures around the world.

Conclusion:

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