Painting as an art form has flourished
in India from very early periods as is evident from literary sources and
also from the remnants that have been discovered.
Indian Paintings can be broadly classified
as the murals & miniatures. Murals are huge works executed on the walls
of solid structures. Classic examples are the paintings in Ajantha &
Kailasantaha temple.
Miniature paintings are those executed
on a very small scale on perishable material such as paper, cloth, etc.,
Though this style had been perfected by artisans under the various rules,
not many remain today. Prime examples are the Rajasthani & Mughal miniatures.
Contemporary artists have kept up
to the times & excel in their modern works, giving free expression
to their imagination & artistic liberty.
Information
Gallery
Traditional / Folk Works
Contemporary Works
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Biju Mathew
 landscapes,
nature, stilllife
Biju Mathew, artist from Kerala,
paints landscapes, nature, stilllife, figurative nd creative works in contemporary
style. Most of the paintings are acrylic paintings done in realistic
oil painting style, either on acid free paper or on canvas. There
are also works in watercolor, graphite pencil, charcoal pencil, colored
pencil, pastels and crayons |
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C.N.Karunakaran
www.cnkarunakaran.com
Karunakaran's works are noted for
his highly stylised figures and the intricately decorative patterns that
weave across the pictorial surface. Karunakaran started upon his particular
idiom of heavily ornate, stylised figuration. Later, the figures evolved
more, under the influence of Indian traditional murals and miniatures. |
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Dharshana Bajaj
Oil Paintings
Chennai based artist Dharshana Bajaj's
latest series of oil paintings is centered around the quest for the Buddha,
or the Truth within. |
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Gagan Nandwana
Peepal Tree
Worship
oil painting |
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Geeta Vadhera
www.geetavadhera.com |
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Ilango
Oil Paintings
www.saigan.com/ilango |
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Jayesh Kansara,
Baroda, India
Visuals of
paintings on the theme,"The Supreme power AUM" |
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S. Kanthan
Pen & Ink Drawings
www.saigan.com/kanthan |
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Rajesh Srivatsa
Digital art
pictures from puranic and tantric scriptures |
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Reena Bhandari
Reena has been working as a professional
painter since 2000. She works on oil paintings, water colours, Indian art,
Europeon art etc. and is running an art school.
Visit
her Photo Gallery
manishbha@yahoo.com |
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S.Rajam
evolved technique
of water-wash
an artist who brought to life the
traditional art style of India |
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Savita Singh,
an artist based in Bhopal |
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Swapna Malvade,
an artist based in Pune
I don't remember, exactly since
when I did start observing these women with their wonderful costume and
lovely ornaments but one is certain that they have fascinated me all through!
And my fascination of these rustic beauties sooner found a way of expression
through my paintings. |
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 www.kerala.com/kerala_arts/muralarts.php
Kerala Fine
Arts - Murals - Chitramathil or the Wall of Cement Murals is on the walls
of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, and a small hamlet
in Ernakulam District of Kerala, India and also the birthplace of Jagadguru
Adi Sankaracharya. It was a masterpiece creation of artist K.K.Suresh.
It is 1200x 5 ft. long, unique compound wall around university campus depicting
various themes from Hindu Mythology and Puranas. It received an entry in
the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93) for being the longest Mural Wall. |
Art Galleries / Online Resources
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 www.sanatansociety.org
Sanatan Society is an association
of students of the late Harish Johari, joining efforts to promote his teachings
of Hindu philosophy, yoga, tantra, worship and love. Harish
Johari was a successful author, a gifted painter and sculptor, a lifetime
scholar, an inspiring teacher, a splendid cook, an ayurvedic massage miracle,
a wonderful chanter of mantras and a unique composer of Indian music. He
is the inspiration for the entire sanatan society project and the painting
tradition that is predominant in the site, which is justly named the
Harish Johari Painting Tradition. |
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 www.sanat.in
One of the last living pioneer of
the orient arts (Bengal School), Sanat Chatterjee is an artist, sculptor,
and is known for his exceptional detailing abilities and ambrosial
compositions. |
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www.indianmasterpainters.com
promotes contemporary Indian painters
and artists |
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www.myindianart.com
Masters Collection Art Gallery -
Masters Collection is a 10 year old art gallery based in Kolkata. The gallery
offers selected contemporary Indian art of renowned & emerging artists
from India |
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www.giftpaintings.com
collection of tanjore & miniture
paintings |
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www.21stcenturyindianart.com
21st Century Indian Art
...But within fifty years, the Calcutta
Group and the Progressive Artists of Bombay replaced the old Bengal School
art. Now there is craving for change once again in the new century. Who
are the new artists of the 21st century India? who among them are setting
trends? Who will stand the test of time? |
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www.chitralakshana.com
provides information on the various
concepts of Indian Art |
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www.ganeshaonline.com
Ganeshaonline is an art gallery
wherein one can buy paintings of Lord Ganesha in various sizes, mediums. |
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www.aspireauctions.com
a collection
of miniature Indian paintings in September 2005
auctions |
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