Discover the Fascinating World of Madhubani Paintings
Explore the rich tradition of Madhubani paintings, a folk art form from northern India also known as Mithila art. Learn about the culture, styles, artists, and awards associated with this unique art form that captures nature and mythology in vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
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MADHUBANI PAINTINGS MADHUBANI PAINTINGS
What is Madhubanipainting ? Madhubani, or Mithila, painting is a folk painting of northern India. It is mostly practiced by women in the villages who have passed this artto their daughters through multiple generations. They paint pictures of nature and mythology to depict different events like birth, marriage, and cycles of life.
How is Madhubanipainting done ? Madhubani/Mithila Painting (also called Madhubaniart or Mithilaart) is practiced in the Mithilaregion of India and Nepal. Painting isdonewith fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterised by eye- catching geometrical patterns.
What is the meaning of Madhubani? Madhubani is a town with municipality in Madhubani district in the Indian state of Bihar. ... The word "Madhuban" means "forest of honey" from which Madhubani is derived, but sometimes it is also known as "madhu"+"vaani", meaning "sweet" "voice/language".
Styles Madhubani art has five distinctive styles, namely, Bharni, Katchni, Tantrik, godna and kohbar. In the 1960s Bharni, Kachni and Tantrik style were mainly done by Brahman and Kayashth women, who are 'upper caste' women in India and Nepal. Their themes were mainly religious and they depicted Gods and Goddesses, flora and fauna in their paintings. People of lower castes includes aspects of their daily life and symbols, story of Raja Shailesh [ guard of village] and much more, in their paintings. But nowadays Madhubani art has become a globalised art form so there is no difference in the work of artists of the region on the basis of caste system . They are working in all five styles. Madhubani art received international and national attention.
Artist and Awards Madhubani painting received official recognition in 1969 when Sita Devi received State award by Government of Bihar. In 1975, President of India gave Padma Shri award to Jagdamba Devi, and National Award to Sita Devi of Jitwarpur village near Madhubani. Sita Devi received Padma Shri in 1981. Sita Devi was also awarded by Bihar Ratna in 1984 and Shilp Guru in 2006. In 1984 Ganga Devi was awarded by Padma Shri. Mahasundari Devi received Padma Shri in 2011. Bauwa Devi, Yamuna Devi, Shanti Devi, Chano Devi, Bindeshwari Devi, Chandrakala Devi, Shashi kala Devi, Leela Devi, Godavari Dutta, and Bharti Dayal were also given National award.Chandrabhushan, Ambika Devi, Manisha jha were also given National award
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