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Indian artwork is some of the finest and most beautiful pieces in the world, with each piece vividly depicting an aspect of the culture. Madhubani Paintings or Mithila painting is a particular style of Hindu painting that’s regularly practiced and created in the Mithila region of Nepal and Indian States of Bihar. This Mithilia region is believed by many Hindus to have once been the Kingdom of King Janak. Many of the pieces depict humans and their association with nature, as well as scenes and deities from ancient epics in Hindu culture. What makes these paintings so special is that...

Pattachitra art is a traditional style of painting from the Indian state of Odisha. It is known for its vibrant colors, intricate details, and depiction of mythological stories and deities. The word "pattachitra" literally means "cloth picture" in the Odia language, and the paintings are typically created on cloth or palm leaves. The colors used in Pattachitra paintings are derived from natural sources such as crushed precious stones, tree bark, and powdered pigments. The Pattachitra style of painting has a long and rich history, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It was traditionally created by a community...

Indian Miniature Paintings The art of miniature paintings can be traced back as far as the 11th century. Influenced by a combination of larger murals and the long-held Persian tradition of miniature paintings, the introduction of this art form to India flourished rapidly, resulting in an extensive history and amazing work. In short, miniature paintings are handmade and incredibly colorful while still being decidedly small in size. The amazing part is the sheer detail contained in such a small piece of art, from delicate brushwork to stunning mixtures and variations in color, each of which is handmade from minerals, precious stones,...

If there was ever a form of South Asian Art that was the very essence of masterful…sensuality…and brilliant style it is Mughal Painting. You see, all throughout the sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Mughal Art thrived and flourished. Inspired by Persian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain styles, miniature painting rose quickly as a dominant art form that eventually helped to shape several other Indian Art genres such as Rajput Painting. Because of the attraction to painting realistic subjects during the Mughal Empire in India, you’ll find that this distinctive art style is amazing and timeless. That said, continue reading...