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Gond art is the visual storytelling tradition of the Gond tribe in Central India, especially Madhya Pradesh. The art is striking for its intricate patterns, vivid colors, and imaginative transformations—trees sprouting animals, birds merging into forests. Traditionally painted on walls with...
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Pattachitra, literally meaning “cloth picture,” is an ancient scroll-painting tradition practiced in Odisha and West Bengal. These paintings are renowned for their bold lines, rich natural colors, and mythological themes. Pattachitra artists (Chitrakars) narrate stories of Hindu gods like...
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Warli painting is a tribal art form from Maharashtra’s Warli community, celebrated for its stark, beautiful simplicity. Using just white pigment on red-ochre mud walls, artists create a language of circles, triangles, and lines to tell stories of their lives. Scenes of farming, hunting,...
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Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila art, hails from the heart of Bihar, India. Traditionally practiced by women in the Mithila region, it is instantly recognizable for its intricate line work, vibrant colors, and deep symbolism. These paintings often depict Hindu deities like Krishna,...
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Jamdani weaving is one of Bangladesh’s most exquisite textile traditions, celebrated for its delicate beauty and centuries-old heritage. Originating in the region around Dhaka, Jamdani was historically woven as a fine muslin fabric adorned with intricate, handwoven motifs. This luxurious cloth...
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Rickshaw painting is one of Bangladesh’s most colorful and iconic urban art forms, transforming the humble three-wheeled cycle rickshaw into a rolling canvas of popular culture, dreams, and fantasies. Originating in Dhaka and other major cities, this art form emerged in the mid-20th century as...
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Nakshi Kantha is one of Bangladesh’s most cherished textile arts, known for its intricate embroidery and deeply personal storytelling. Traditionally, it is a form of quilt-making where old saris and dhotis are layered and stitched together using a simple running stitch, transforming worn...
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Patachitra, or scroll painting, is one of Bangladesh’s oldest and most compelling art forms, rooted deeply in rural storytelling traditions. These long, hand-painted scrolls are created on cloth or paper, depicting vibrant, sequential scenes from mythology, folklore, everyday village life, and...
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German Expressionism was a groundbreaking art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, marked by raw emotional power, bold colors, and stark, dramatic forms. Rejecting academic realism, these artists sought to express inner feelings, anxieties, and the turbulence of modern life. Their...
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The Bauhaus Movement, founded in 1919 by architect Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany, stands as one of the most influential forces in modern art, design, and architecture. Its central philosophy was to bridge the gap between art and industry by unifying fine art, craft, and technology. Bauhaus...
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