Mysore Paintings versus Tanjore Paintings

Thanjore Paintings The patrons of this art were the Nayakas of Tanjore. This school, as mentioned above was an offshoot of the Vijayanagar School and is known for vibrant colors, opulent surface and immense use of Gold foils. The dominant ..

Mysore & Tanjore Paintings

The two schools of miniature paintings of south India viz. the Mysore Paintings and Tanjore Paintings are offshoots of the earlier Vijayanagar School of Painting. The Vijaynagar School was basically known for Frescoes & murals of the various mythological themes ..

Deccani Schools of Paintings

The turbulent medieval times saw an exodus of artists to the South. These artists were patronized by the regal houses over there and gradually, three distinct schools of art developed viz. Deccani Paintings, Mysore paintings and Tanjore Paintings. The miniature ..

Mughal School of Paintings

Origin of Mughal School of Paintings is a landmark in history of Indian paintings. The school originated in the reign of Akbar. The origin of Mughal style is was a result of synthesis of indigenous Indian style of painting and ..

Pala School of Paintings

The Pala Empire (750–1174 CE) is known for its excellence towards the art and sculptures. This era witnessed the last great phase of Buddhism and of the Buddhist art in India. This empire is known for a distinctive form of ..

Medieval India – Development of Miniature Paintings

Miniature paintings are executed on a very small scale for books or albums on perishable material such as paper and cloth. In India, the Pala miniature paintings, which date back to 11th century, are the earliest evidences of miniature painting ..