Category Archives: style of painting

Silk Paintings

The art of silk painting can be traced back to 2nd century AD in China. The art of applying coloured pigment to silk cloth emerged from China about 2000 years ago. This art evolved when silk was considered the best canvas for painting as it was lighter than bamboo, stone or wood. The graceful silk […]

Pahari Painting

Pahari painting flourished and developed during 17th to 19th century in the hilly areas in northwest like Jammu, Garhwal, Basohli, Chamba, Guler, Kangra and Mandi. These paintings are mostly done in miniature form of painting and influenced by Mughal paintings of Aurangzeb’s period to some extent. Pahari paintings or Rajput paintings are categorized on the […]

Indian Style of Painting

India is a diverse country where culture, customs and style changes at every kilometre. India has a rich history and many styles of paintings emerged during the rule of different emperors in different era. All styles of paintings are beautiful and intrinsic. The most common theme of all paintings are depiction of gods and goddesses, […]