

These paintings are drawn during marriage, child-birth or any other special occasion. The only difference between the two is the use of geometrical figures. These paintings are similar to Warli paintings. Very simple figures are used which depict the simple yet meaningful everyday life of a village farmer. The backdrop of the painting is prepared from red or yellow ochre which is painted using brush and bamboo. These paintings also originated from the state of Orissa but it is also found in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Saura Paintings SourceSaura is a style of mural paintings which is related to the Saura tribe of Odisha. The main aim of this painting is to cover every inch, gaps with all possible patterns, shapes, designs.Ĥ. The painting is completed using brushes, twigs, fingers, match-sticks with natural dyes and pigments etc. It involves pictures of Shiva, Krishna, Saraswati, Rama, Durga, Sun, Moon, trees, flowers, animals, wedding scenes etc. The paintings are made on freshly plastered mud walls, which generally depicts nature or religious intent. Also referred to as Mithila art, it is originated from Bihar. Madhubani Art SourceMadhubani is an Indian art formed by the women of Mithila. After this, the main body of the deity is enclosed using an arch, curtain, etc.ģ. The faces of the deity are made such that they have a round face, oval-shaped eyes. These paintings mostly depict Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

They are made on a wooden board which is made either from teak wood or jackfruit. This classical South-Indian painting style is famous for their use of vibrant colours, glass, stones and gold foils in the work.

This art was first developed in the late 16th century. Tanjore Painting or Thanjavur Painting SourceOriginating from the town of Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu, this tribal art is a celebration of the region's rich artistic tradition. The painting portrays hunting, festivals, fishing, farming, dancing and other scenes of daily life.Ģ. These paintings are carved in white colour (bamboo used as a brush) on a dark red coloured background. In this, basic geometrical shapes are used such as- square, circle, triangle. It is one of the finest examples of folk paintings. Warli Folk Paintings SourceBelonging to the state of Maharashtra, this tribal art is famous for its elementary wall paintings.
