...Marble Painting...

Indian paintings are drawn by common people and are representations of regional traditions. The awesome marble paintings are extensively used for decoration of interiors and exteriors and are based on the Raag Raagini. They are done in the Mughal and Kangra styles. Marble paintings are exquisite works of Rajasthani/Mughal painting done on marble. Rajasthani painting is a style of miniature painting very similar to Mughal paintings.

Mughal painting evolved in India during the reigns of the Mughal emperors (16th - 18th century) while Rajasthani painting evolved mainly in the independent Hindu states of Rajasthanduring the same period. Mughal paintings generally focused on secular themes including depiction of the emperor and his court, flora and fauna.

Rajasthani paintings, on the other hand, following popular wave of devotionalism among the Hindus depicted legends of Hindu epics such as Lord Krishna and Radha; other difference came from their bolder use of color and ornamental treatment of landscape.

The painting are brought to life on a smooth milky-white best quality marble. The artist successfully capture the magic on marble with the eloquence of his art. The equally complementing color schemes and the orchestration of the hues and shades makes these paintings worth a hundred looks.

 
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