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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.

Ajanta murals

Miniature Paintings

Tanjore Painting - Tamilnadu

Madhubani Painting - Bihar

Link to website on Madhubani paintings
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/rc/

Kalamkari Painting - Kalahasti, Masulipatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Kalamkari Unit in Kalakshetra

Pithoro Painting - Gujarat

Raja Ravi Varma's paintings

Exhibition at the Fine Art Gallery, in Nadine LE PRINCE's Haveli

Contemporary Works

	Sumathi's works sketches of sculptures, paintings done in Indian styles
	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
	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
	Traditional Patachitra from Orissa by Priyanka Mishra
	www.indianmasterpainters.com promotes contemporary Indian painters and artists
	collection of tanjore & miniture paintings www.giftpaintings.com
	Visuals of paintings on the theme,"The Supreme power AUM" by Jayesh Kansara, Baroda, India
	Reena bhandari has been working as an professional painter since 2000. She works on oil paintings, water colour paintings, Indian art, Europeon art etc. and is running an art school. Visit her Photo Gallery manishbha@yahoo.com
	www.aspireauctions.com a collection of miniature Indian paintings in September 2005 auctions
	www.ishopindia.com shop for classic Indian paintings, handicrafts
	www.chitralakshana.com provides information on the various concepts of Indian Art
	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.
	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?
	Geeta Vadhera's works www.geetavadhera.com
	S. Kanthan's works (Pen & Ink Drawings) www.saigan.com/kanthan
	Ilango's works (Oil Paintings) www.saigan.com/ilango
	Miniature paintings by Shalini, Delhi
	www.ganeshaonline.com Ganeshaonline is an art gallery wherein one can buy paintings of Lord Ganesha in various sizes, mediums.
	www.icons-paintings.com Hand painted religious icons on wood and abstract oil paintings by Ioan Popei.

The temples constructed over the centuries boast of the sculptures, exhibiting the Indian artisans' talent. The numerous sculptures on temple walls are all hewn out of hard rock & last to date. Rock-cut architecture was perfected by the Buddhists, and was followed by several Hindu rulers. The Pallavas excelled in this art in the South of India. The sculptures or idols in temples are made of granite (if it is mula vigraham) & the Utsava murthis are made of bronze & panchaloha. Apart from these, there are the huge Iyyanar statues & horses which still exist in South Indian villages. Terracota (clay figurines) is an art in which various techniques are folowed by artisans in different parts of India. Sculptures are also made in various other metals such as brass, copper, white metal, glass, papier-mache, etc.,

	Rock-cut architecture
	Sculptural details - Natarajar temple chariot, Chidambaram ..... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4
	Sculptural details - Brihadeeswarar Temple........ 1 ...... 2 ...... 3 ...... 4
	Sculptures in 1000 pillared Hall, Meenakshi Temple
	Metal Sculptures
	Photographs of Mahabalipuram taken in June 2003 by Ken www.romancing-the-tea.com/gallery/MAHABALIPURAM
	kalaakruti.com - Murals, Fibre / Metal / Syporax Carvings by Nitin Potnis, an established sculptor www.kalaakruti.com

Kolam designs have been tradionally handed down to the younger generation by the elders. Today, several organisations and magazines conduct kolam exhibitions & contests to revive the interest in traditional habits & customs. There are enthusiasts who create fresh new designs, but kolams are basically redrawn by the public following the designs taught by elders or printed in books & magazines.

Kolams reproduced on paper and applied on the ground

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