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The Indian Traditional Paintings Redefining Pichwai

Pichwai or u2018pichvaiu2019 form of paintings are one of the spectacular and ancient forms of art that have their origin in India, the land of culture. Having their roots in Nathdwara Rajasthan, pichwai (pichvai), the Indian traditional painting, is a stunning art form that has existed for over 400 years. Visit:- https://www.pichvaitraditionandbeyond.in

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The Indian Traditional Paintings Redefining Pichwai

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  1. The Indian Traditional Paintings Redefining Pichwai Pichwai or ‘pichvai’ Pichwai or ‘pichvai’ form of paintings are one of the spectacular and ancient forms of art that have their origin in India, the land of culture. Having their roots in Nathdwara Rajasthan (pichvai), the Indian traditional painting Indian traditional painting, is a stunning art form that has existed for over 400 years. Nathdwara Rajasthan, pichwai The stunning art form is a 400 created depicting the beautiful life of Lord is created by depicting the story of Shrinathji, another form of Lord Krishna holding the hill Govardhan. 400- -year year- -old art old art one which was Lord Krishna Krishna. The wall art

  2. The story contains a beautiful history which represents the power of one of the most significant incarnations of Lord Vishnu. When Lord Indra, showcased his control over the inhabitants of Vrindavan, with steady rains and thunderstorms; Lord Krishna lifted the hill named Govardhan on his little finger and the people of Vrindavan took refuge under the mountain. Lord Krishna With this Indira realized failure to disturb the people and his ego was broken. Since then people are worshipping Govardhan hill. Steeping in tradition, Pichwai art tradition, Pichwai art depicted the moods of the Lord on the canvas and therefore are also known as Shrinathji pichwai paintings paintings. Shrinathji pichwai

  3. However, with a change in mindset towards art and aesthetics, this art form is gradually evolving incorporating the contemporary elements. To cater to the requirements of customers for decorating their modern homes, the size and structure of the paintings are reduced from 10-12 feet to about 2-4 feet now. Also, the subject has undergone a transformation owing to the audience’s changing demands- contemporary renditions of these Indian traditional painting form in terms of composition, colours and features (sharp nose, round/oval-shaped eye) of the deity. artists are creating Indian traditional painting art

  4. Charting a new path, various artists have started painting on social issues such as saving trees, water to generate awareness and create a niche for their artwork. Apart from this, Shrinathji on clothes such as saree and various artistic home decor items with vibrant colours including hand-woven tapestries which have received good response from the customers. Shrinathji Pichwai Pichwai paintings paintings are now being used

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