Western Indian painting, a highly conservative style of Indian miniature painting largely devoted to the illustration of Jaina religious texts of the 12th–16th century. Though examples of the school are most numerous from Gujarāt state, paintings in Western Indian style have also been found in Uttar Pradesh and central India .

Paintings of Western India are famous for their amazing blend of patterns and hues to depict beautiful scenes. These paintings add vigour to the cultural heritage of India.

Modern Indian art typically shows the influence of Western styles, but is often inspired by Indian themes and images. Major artists are beginning to gain international recognition, initially among the Indian diaspora, but also among non-Indian audiences.

While retaining the broad conventions of the western Indian style, it displays a bold approach to color and rich ornamentation that connects the archaic western style with the emerging North Indian schools, which gained their fullest expression in the studio workshops of Delhi and surrounding regions. This legacy is seen in the court style of ...

Sep 5, 2024 · In India, Every region and state is linked with a particular art form like the Madhubani painting in Bihar to the Pithora painting in Gujarat, the Warli painting in Maharashtra, the Kalamkari painting in Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to the Gond art in Madhya Pradesh.

Western Indian style. The style of Ajantā is succeeded in western India by what has been appropriately named the western Indian style. Among the earliest examples are a few surviving wall paintings of the Kailāsa temple (mid-8th century) at Ellora and the Jaina temples, built at the same site a hundred years later. The plastic sense of form ...

Nov 8, 2023 · With the coming of the Europeans, the art of painting and engraving took a Western turn. The history of paintings can be known from primitive rock paintings of Bhimbetaka, Mirzapur and Panchmarhi. They were followed by the painted pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation, but the real beginning of the art of painting began from the Gupta Age.

These western regions of the subcontinent provide, in the form of manuscript illustrations, some of the oldest surviving examples of Indian painting. Most of these paintings are to be found in Jain texts, the earliest of which are dated to the twelfth century, though most are later.

Dec 22, 2023 · The Western Indian Painting School emerged in the 19th century, blending Indian and Western artistic traditions. It thrived in regions like Rajasthan and Gujarat, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details.

Western Indian painting, often known as Jaina painting, is a very conservative form of Indian miniature painting dedicated mostly to the representation of Jaina religious writings from the 12th–16th centuries