Tanjore painting (Tamil: தஞ்சாவூர் ஓவியம், Thanjavur Oviyam) is an important form of classical South Indian painting native to the town of Thanjavur (anglicized as Tanjore) in Tamil Nadu, India. The art form dates back to about 1600 AD, a period when Nayakas of Tanjavur encouraged art—chiefly, classical dance and music—as well as literature both in Telugu and Tamil. Tanjore paintings are known for their surface richness, vivid colours and compact composition. Essentially serving as devotional ic

This is a traditional art of the Adivasi tribe of Maharashtra. The main source of their art is nature. They are based on extremely simple geometric shapes. These paintings are usually drawn during weddings or at the time of religious rituals. Experiences of day-today life also find place in these paintings. These paintings are an excellent combination of human, animal and geometric shapes.

A variety of techniques and materials like jute, bread and soap have been used to create fine pieces of murals

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