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Pichhwai Painting: History, Meaning and the Art of Nathdwara
Pichhwai paintings are traditionally large cloth hangings placed behind the image of a deity in a temple. The tradition is closely associated with Shrinathji, the form of Krishna worshipped at Nathdwara, a town in Rajasthan near Udaipur. Pichhwai paintings are known for their detailed scenes of Shrinathji, cows, lotus flowers, peacocks, gopis and other devotional…
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What Is Madhubani Art? A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Madhubani Painting
Madhubani painting has a way of catching your attention almost immediately. Look closely at one and you’ll find fine lines, repeated patterns, bold borders, colourful figures and very little unused space. Look even closer, and you begin to notice how much patience goes into all those small details. For someone seeing Madhubani art for the…