Art, as described, is a reflection on the society. A window taking you back to the history, a road that takes you to the future and a moment that makes you re-think the present. Throughout history, Indian art has played a major role in the depiction of social, economic and political issues. A large number of talented artists have emerged in the Indian subcontinent through these years with marvelous and ground-breaking artistic styles. In the early days, Indian art caught eyeballs primarily for its rich traditional art history. Mughal paintings, Mysore paintings, Tanjore paintings are just some of the many that led to the popularity of Indian art forms gained in the global arena. Here are some examples of the early Indian art forms:
Indian art is as old and respected as the civilization and culture itself. It has earned appreciation from art lovers all over the world. Numerous architectures have now become famous tourist destinations. India has always been popular for art and its distinguished designs. Taj Mahal is an example of how Indian art has managed to capture the eyes of art lovers globally and the picture below will tell you that you don’t need any justification to visit the monument from all parts of the world.
Indian art has a rich history and roots back to its time of struggle, success and revolutions. But that, in no means suggests that there is lack of talent in terms of modern art. Rather, multiple potential, young and talented Indian artists are on their way to fame, success and respect in the community. In India, contemporary art has been explored into variety of styles where anything and everything is possible. Below is just a small showcase of India and contemporary art:
India is home to natural beauty which has encouraged artists over time to create beautiful landscape paintings and take inspiration from the surroundings and turn the same into artistic master pieces. The vibrant colours and unique styles bring out a whole new world into the painting. Today, people are living hectic lives and there is no contact with nature to achieve tranquility. But not in the land of beauty.
India continues to grow its mark in the history of art and the art of history. Over the coming years, many more Indian artists will continue to gain traction in the global art scene and bring laurels to the country.
