Tuesday, March 15, 2011

HUNTED - (Theme # 23, Picture # 13)

Paintings are an age old tradition in India where during the 11th and 12 century the concept of illustrated palm leaf manuscripts came into being. Manuscripts are very small in size hence the painting done on it had to be comparatively smaller. With this need the concept of miniature paintings came into existence.

Miniature paintings are delicate, small paintings done on paper, ivory panels, wooden tables, leather, marble, cloth and walls. A high degree of expertise is required and this art is carried out delicately with a very fine brush and is characteristic of intricate, colorful and rational impressions. The colors used are mainly derived from minerals, vegetables, precious stones, indigo, conch shells, gold and silver which are obtained through a laborious process.

This picture is done following the miniature painting style. I have created the background and copied the hunter and the boar from one of the miniature painting on the net.. You can view the original picture here

6 comments:

  1. Wow Pushpa I just adore the intricate designs in Indian art..it takes a level of skill and discipline that I am really in awe of. This is a wonderful entry for "Hunted" one of the harder challenges for me. Thank you for taking the time to educate us along with the entry post. Great job!

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  2. Thank you so much for sharing the history of Indian art. Your example is beautifully done. Such fine detail in such small paintings is remarkable.

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  3. What a beautiful piece! Thank you for explaining the original process and the elements used to create the miniature work.

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  4. Hey amazing painting I should say. It has a painted feel to it.

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  5. This is beautiful and such a stunning style of art. You have captured the essence of the hunt!

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