Pahari Miniature Painting


In keeping with their patrons demands the themes of pahari miniatures had strong religious and spiritual undertones and included scenes from the hindu epics of the ramayana and mahabharata the gita govinda the bhagvata purana episodes from the lives of.

Pahari miniature painting. A brief video documenting the technique of pahari miniature painting. Pahari painting refers to a painting from the mountainous regions and was developed in the independent states of the himalayan foothills in india. The scenic beauty of the mountains the poetry the folklores and the songs pahari paintings carry the essence of all these things in them. Pahari painting is an umbrella term used for a form of indian painting done mostly in miniature forms originating from himalayan hill kingdoms of north india during 17th 19th century notably basohli mankot nurpur chamba kangra guler mandi and garhwal.

Pahari painting is the name given to rajput paintings made in himachal pradesh and jammu kashmir states of india. Polly collective recommended for you. Indian pahari paintings have been done mostly in miniature forms. Invasions from the gurkhas of nepal during that time brought instability to the hills.

These paintings developed and flourished during the period of 17th to 19th century. This style was developed in the independent states of the himalayan foothills in india. The style is made up of two markedly contrasting schools the bold intense basohli and the delicate and lyrical kangra. Pahari paintings derive their central themes from the feelings and incidences of human life.

Kullu and bilaspur provided the patronage. Pahari painting style of miniature painting and book illustration that developed in the independent states of the himalayan foothills in india. Intricacy and detailing are given special attention in the paintings. Pahari painting is one of the types of indian paintings which are generally done in the miniature style.

In the beginning of the 19th century the pahari school began to decline. Vohra governor has pointed to the usefulness of effective documentation preservation and showcasing of pahari miniature paintings and other art forms originating from jammu and kashmir across the world. Nainsukh was a famous master of the mid 18th century followed by his family workshop for another two generations. Miniature painting of himachal pradesh.

Styles of pahari paintings.

Growth And Tradition Of Pahari Miniature Painting

Growth And Tradition Of Pahari Miniature Painting

Miniature Painting Art History Evolution Schools Techniques

Miniature Painting Art History Evolution Schools Techniques

Indian Miniature Painting Fine Art Unique Pahari Punjab Hills Etsy

Indian Miniature Painting Fine Art Unique Pahari Punjab Hills Etsy

Lot Art Indian Pahari Miniature Painting

Lot Art Indian Pahari Miniature Painting

The World Of Pahari Miniature Painting

The World Of Pahari Miniature Painting