Indian Village Art displays the culture and tradition of their respective villages. Every region in India has its own style and pattern of art. The Indian folk paintings, their styles and patterns are as diverse as the Indian nation itself. Folk paintings use very vibrant and natural colours and papers, clothes, leaves, earthen pots, mud walls, etc. are used as canvas. Indian Village paintings are diverse in India and reflect rich cultural heritage and they are the true examples of artistic expression. They are so variable from region to region because of the availability of material in different area.Types of Indian Village Art
The most famous types of Indian Village art paintings hence include various ancient Indian art forms such as Madhubani, Phad, Kalamkari, Patachitra, Warli paintings, Gond paintings, etc.
Madhubani Paintings: These paintings are an indigenous art form of a picturesque village of Bihar. The women have practiced this art form since many centuries and they maintain their dominance on this craft. The figures are painted on household and village walls to mark the seasonal festivals and special events. However, most of the Madhubani Paintings mostly feature nature related themes. Since this intricate skill is handed down the generations, traditional designs and patterns are widely maintained.
Phad Paintings: Phad paintings are in fact, the most famous form of painting in Rajasthan. Phad paintings are characterized by their own unique styles and patterns. They are especially appreciated as they use vibrant colours and quaint historical themes, the life and times of valorous heroes and so on. The most popular heroes of Phad paintings include Prithviraj Chauhan, Goga Chauhan, Amar Singh Rathore, Papuji and so on.
Warli Paintings: Originated by the Warli tribes from the Western Ghat of India, in 2500 BCE, this is easily one of the oldest art forms of India. It is mainly the use of circles, triangles and squares to form numerous shapes and depict daily life activities like fishing, hunting, festivals, dance and more. All the paintings are done on a red ochre or dark background, while the shapes are white in colour. Another popular theme of this form of folk art is the dance that men and women perform in circles and spirals around a musician.For more, visit the link below:
