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Paintings are nowhere more vibrant and expressing than
that of Rajasthan. Tradition of painting traces back to
the dawn of civilisation. Traces of earth colour
drawings on walls and intricate motifs of geometrical
and natural designs on clay vessels and potteries have
been unearthed in the proto-historic Harappan sites of
Kalibangan and Peelibanga in north-western Rajasthan.
And these traditions of decorating dwellings and
articles are still alive. Rajasthan, is known for its
miniature paintings, reflecting an incredible portfolio
of scenes from myth and legend to history to nature. The
variation in art of painting ranges from Wall paintings
on Palaces to huts, Miniature paintings, Phad and
Pichwais. Though many use synthetic colours, the
traditional painters use mineral and vegetable dyes. The
cost of the painting depends on an artist's workmanship. |
