2 Months Indian Printings Course

2 Months Indian Printings Course

Madhubani Painting 

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Madhubani paintings or Mithila paintings originated in the Madhubani village of Bihar and are mostly un created by women. This type of Indian painting uses many tools like fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, matchsticks, and natural colors. These are done on walls, floors of holy places, canvases, etc. These brightly colored Madhubani paintings are characterized by their geometrical patterns and are widely practiced in the Madhubani district in Bihar. Originally, these paintings were done on mud walls and soil ground or floors. Now, they are also done on canvases, cloth, and handmade paper. It is one of the most celebrated and popular styles of folk painting in India.

The themes of Madhubani paintings are mostly scenes from nature like sun, moon, tulsi plants and scenes from mythology and Hindu deities like Krishna, Rama, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, etc. They also include Ardhanarishvara, court scenes, social events, and wedding scenes. The origin of this art form dates back to the Ramayana period when Raja Janak (Sita’s father) requested the villagers to decorate the whole village on the occasion of Prince Rama’s and Sita’s wedding. Many Madhubani artists received several awards such as the National award and Padma Shri making the art form famous and recognized.

Course Duration: 2 month
Fees:   4000/

 

Warli Paintings 

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This form of tribal art belongs to one of the major tribes, the Warlis, in Maharashtra. It has been practiced for over 2500 years. It mostly depicts the daily activities of the local people such as farming, dancing, praying, hunting, sowing, etc., and the elements of nature. These paintings focus on showing social and daily life. They are closely connected to nature rather than showing mythological characters and deities.

Warli paintings are traditionally done on the mud walls of huts using twigs with rice paste. These paintings are characterized by white-colored, simple geometric designs and patterns like triangles, squares, and circles. Mountains and pointed trees are represented by a triangle, human inventions by square. The sun and moon are represented by the circle. The circular patterns also represent their belief that death is just another start. The central motif of a Warli painting is their Mother Goddess, Palaghat, who is their symbol of fertility. A marriage cannot take place without the sacred Warli paintings that represent Palaghat. These paintings are now also done on canvas, paper, and cloth and have become very popular. Jivya Soma Mashe, a renowned Indian artist and alegendary Warli artist made the art form popular. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2011 for his contribution towards Warli painting

Course- 2 month 
Fees - 4000/

 

Gond Art 

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It is tribal art form Gond community in Madhya Pradesh. The word “Gond” has been derived from the Dravidian expression Kond meaning the green mountain. This art form has been practiced for over 1400 years. They usually depict flora and fauna, people’s daily lives, deities, festivals, and celebrations. They recreate mythological stories, nature, important occasions, and rituals. These are bold, bright, and vibrant paintings with very intricate work and rich detailing.

The Gond tribe is one of the oldest and the largest tribes in the country. Jangarh Singh Shyam, a Gond art legend and flagbearer of Gond art, made the art form so popular. He was the person who revived the art form and took it to new heights. He was also the first Gond artist to use canvas and paper for his work. He exhibited his painting internationally in museums thus making the art form internationally recognized and famous. Originally, the colors used in Gond art are derived from natural resources like cow dung, plant sap, charcoal, colored soil, mud, flowers, leaves, etc. But nowadays, artists use synthetic colors such as acrylic colors, watercolors, oil paints, etc. Some internationally acclaimed and celebrated artists who have contributed to this art form are Jangarh Singh Shyam, Bhajju Shyam, Venkat Shyam, and Durga Bai Vyam.

Course- 2month
Fees- 4000/

 

Pattachitra Paintings 

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Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth scroll painting art form from the state of Odisha and West Bengal. The art form mainly depicts mythological and religious themes, epic, Hindu deities, etc. Thia Badhia – a depiction of the temple of Lord Jagannath, Krishna Lila – an enactment of Lord Jagannath as Lord Krishna displays his powers as a child, Dasabatara Patti – the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu and Panchamukhi – Lord Ganesh’s depiction as a five-headed deity are some of the popular themes that are represented by the Patachitra art form. The word ‘Patachitra’ is derived from patta meaning cloth and Chitra meaning picture. The colors used are natural and vibrant like white, yellow, and red, and black with bold and strong outlines and decorative borders. The art form is being practiced for over 3000 years and the artists behind this art form are known as Mohapatras. One of the most renowned Patachitra artists was Raghunath Mohapatra, who was also awarded some of India’s highest

Course - 2 month
Fees - 2000/

 

Doodle art 

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doodle is a drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be composed of random and abstract lines or shapes, generally without ever lifting the drawing device from the paper, in which case it is usually called a scribble.

Course - 2 month
Fees - 3000/

 

Mandana Art

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Mandana Art is an ancient Indian tribal art that originated in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It was traditionally painted by women on the floor and walls of homes, using natural pigments, red ochre, and white chalk. Mandana paintings are not only ornaments but also signs of prosperity, protection, and pride in their culture.
Mandana Art has its roots in Indian culture. It is usually depicted during festivals, weddings, and auspicious times to usher in good fortune and repel evil. Every design narrates the tale of coexistence between humankind, animals, and nature. The symmetrical designs of peacocks, tigers, deities, and flower motifs render Mandana a work of art.

 

Sohrai Arts

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Sohrai Painting is a folk art of the indigenous people of Jharkhand, particularly the Santhal, Munda, and Oraon tribes. Closely related to the Sohrai festival, this painting adorns the mud walls with natural pigments derived from clay, charcoal, and herbs. Every brush stroke speaks of harmony with nature and rejoicing in the harvest.
Sohrai is derived from the local language, meaning "to celebrate harvest and cattle." Sohrai paintings were traditionally created during Diwali and harvesting festivals as a gesture of gratitude to Mother Earth, animals, and fertility. Household women adorn walls with colourful motifs, transforming houses into living galleries of people's culture.

 

6th std. & above

 

Indian Paintings That Flourished Through the Ages