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    MADHUBANI ART

    Introduction: Madhubani painting is one of the many famous Indian art forms. As it is
    practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal, it is called Mithila or Madhubani art. Often
    characterized by complex geometrical patterns, these paintings are known for representing
    ritual content for particular occasions, including festivals, religious rituals, etc. The colors
    used in Madhubani paintings are usually derived from plants and other natural sources.
    These colors are often bright and pigments like lampblack and ochre are used to create black
    and brown respectively. Instead of contemporary brushes, objects like twigs, matchsticks and
    even fingers are used to create the paintings.

    History & Evolution: Madhubani paintings originated in the Mithila region of Bihar. Some
    of the initial references to the Madhubani painting can be found in the Hindu epic
    Ramayana when King Janaka, Sita’s father, asks his painters to create Madhubani paintings
    for his daughter’s wedding. The knowledge was passed down from generation to generation
    and the paintings began to adorn the houses of the region. The women of the village
    practiced these paintings on the walls of their respective homes. Their paintings often
    illustrated their thoughts, hopes, and dreams.
    Over time, Madhubani paintings became a part of festivities and special events like
    weddings. Slowly, this art attracted connoisseurs of art as many contemporary Indian artists
    took the art on the global stage. The traditional base of plastered mud walls was soon
    replaced by handmade paper, cloth, and canvas. Since the paintings have been confined to
    a limited geographical range, the themes, as well as the style, are more or less, the same.
    Style & Designs: Madhubani paintings were initially practiced by different sects of people
    and hence the paintings were categorized into five different styles, such as Tantrik, Kohbar,
    Bharni, Godna, Katchni. But today, these five different styles have been merged by
    contemporary artists. The themes used in these paintings often revolve around Hindu
    deities like Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga, and Saraswati. Also, heavenly bodies like
    the Sun and the Moon often form the centerpiece of Madhubani paintings.
    One can also find paintings based on the scenes from the royal courts and social events like
    weddings. The usage of geometrical patterns is pretty much apparent in these paintings. If
    the artists come across empty spaces even after completing the painting, they usually fill up
    those empty spaces with the motifs of flowers, animals, birds, and geometrical patterns. A
    double line is usually drawn as the border.
    Painting materials & tools: These paintings are also known for their simplicity, for the brush
    and colors used are often derived from natural sources. While the paintings are largely
    made using powdered rice, colors derived from turmeric, pollen, pigments, indigo, various
    flowers, sandalwood, and leaves of various plants and trees, etc. Also, many natural sources
    are combined and are processed to obtain the desired colors. The colors are often prepared
    by the artists themselves.
    Notable Madhubani Artists: This amazing art form is still kept alive because of the efforts
    of many artists who continue to practice Madhubani art. Many notable Madhubani artists
    have received national and international recognition. Some of them are Sita Devi, Ganga
    Devi, Mahasundari Devi, Bharti Dayal & Jagdamba Devi.

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