Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Madhubani(Mithla) Paintings

History

Madhubani art is one of the finest art form in india's rich artistic culture. Its root is in mithla region and surrounding villages in Madhubani district of Bihar. It is believed that Madhubani arts originated since the time of ramayana.

Traditionally this art was practiced by women in village. During any festival, women paint the walls and floors of there house or hut with these paintings. These paintings are painted on walls in special occasions.

 The paintings generally depict the figures of deities, Gods, elements in nature, humans and animals as well as some geometrical shapes. Usually some mythological events like birth of Lord Krishna, Ram-Sita marriage, Lord Ram’s departure to forest, etc. are described in the form of painting in Madhubani art. The specialty of this art form is – there is no room for white or blank space is left in the design. Once the major figures in the drawing are drawn, the rest of the area is covered with some geometrical graphics like triangles, squares, lines, etc.
madhubani art


The literal meaning of Madhubani is honey from forests. The name itself indicates its roots to the rural culture. Though Madhubani art exists since ages, it got the attention and recognition it deserved only in the past 30-40 years.


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