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Paintings of RajasthanRajasthan Tour Travel > Culture > Paintings of RajasthanRajasthan is known as the land of colours and is also known
as the world's richest center for arts & crafts. The life of the people
of Rajasthan remained full of struggle against its vagaries. Perhaps to
offset these travails the Rajasthani people have displayed more velour
and zest for life and thus expressed their feelings in bold colors and
lilting rhythms.
Miniature Painting :
Folk Painting : The various schools of miniature paintings were patronized by the royal families but besides this folk style of art was also very popular in Rajasthan. These paintings were done by the amateurs and raw hands. These painting are done on special occasions like marriage, festivals or religious ceremonies. These painting are found in villages and rural areas. Mostly tribal and rural people are expert in this type of paintings, These can be seen in their huts and houses even today besides on walls these paintings are done on paper, wood and cloth. Away from being considered an classic, these possess a different pleasure and creativity. Wall Painting : White Canvas is the most favorable choice for a painting but Rajasthani Painters used a large number of interesting background for their paintings. In Rajasthan wall remained most popular background for paintings. These painting can be seen in the palaces of most kingdom. The Rasa leela of lord Krishna are depicted in these wall painting. The growing prosperity of the rulers and appreciation of art by these rulers created an atmosphere for artists to grow. Many rulers employed these artists to decorate their palaces with these paintings. During the 19th century the Jaipur painters remained busy with wall paintings. This form of art was used in havelis, chatris, temples and places all over the Jaipur State.
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Rajasthan's miniature paintings are fascinating
and renowned. Infact seven different schools or styles of painting were
developed over a period of time during various regimes. The miniature
style of painting developed in kingdoms from the 16th century to the 18th
century. The colours of Rajasthan painting were bolder. These paintings
are referred to as Rajput paintings. Different colors and styles were
used by different schools, for example Green color is extensively used
in Jaipur & Alwar school of paintings. Yellow color is used extensively
in Bikaner and Marwar school. Red color is used in Udaipur style while
blue color is used in Kota school of painting. Pink or white color is
used in Kishangarh style while on the other hand golden color was used
in the Bundi style of painting.
