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.
Contemporary Works
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Sumathi's works
Images
of 108 Ganeshas - paintings in traditional styles
sketches
of sculptures, paintings done in Indian styles
art
work on CDs |
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 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
www.sanatansociety.org |
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 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
www.sanat.in |
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Traditional
Patachitra from Orissa by Priyanka Mishra |
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www.indianmasterpainters.com
promotes contemporary Indian painters and artists |
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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
www.myindianart.com |
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collection of tanjore & miniture
paintings
www.giftpaintings.com |
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Visuals
of paintings on the theme,"The Supreme power AUM" by Jayesh Kansara,
Baroda, India |
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Reena Bhandari 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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www.aspireauctions.com
a collection
of miniature Indian paintings in September 2005 auctions |
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www.ishopindia.com
shop for classic Indian paintings,
handicrafts |
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www.chitralakshana.com
provides information on the various
concepts of Indian Art |
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 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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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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Geeta Vadhera's works
www.geetavadhera.com |
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S. Kanthan's works (Pen & Ink
Drawings)
www.saigan.com/kanthan |
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Ilango's works (Oil Paintings)
www.saigan.com/ilango |
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Miniature
paintings by Shalini, Delhi |
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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.icons-paintings.com
Hand painted religious icons on
wood and abstract oil paintings by Ioan Popei. |
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