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  1. Madhubani art - Wikipedia

    • Madhubani painting (or Mithila painting) was traditionally created by the women of various communities in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinents. It originated from Madhubani district of the Mithila region of Bihar. Madhubani is also a major export center of these paintings. [7] See more

    Overview

    Madhubani art (also known as Mithila art) is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is … See more

    Origin and tradition

    Madhubani paintings were first created at Mithila, the birthplace of Hindu goddess Sita. When Sita and her husband Prince Rama were to be married, King Janak, father of Sita, asked for paintings to capture moments o… See more

    Symbols

    Mithila paintings mostly depict people and their association with nature and scenes and deities from the ancient epics. Natural objects like the sun, the moon, and religious plants like tulsi are also widely painted, alo… See more

    Styles

    Mithila art has five distinctive styles:
    • Bharni
    • Katchni
    • Tantrik
    • Godna
    • Kohbar… See more

    Contributions

    In the 1960s, Madhubani painters began to paint on canvas and paper in an effort to raise new sources of income for women in the impoverished Mithila region.
    The Madhubani painting tradition played a key role in t… See more

    Awards

    Madhubani painting received official recognition in 1969 when Sita Devi received the State award by the Government of Bihar. Mamta Devi from the village Jitwarpur also received the National Award. Jagdamba Devi from … See more

    Gallery

    • Madhubani Painting on Stamp of India, 2000
    Krishna with Gopis on Stamp of India, 2000
    • Bull and Sugriva on Stamp of India, 2000 … See more

     
  1. Madhubani (Mithila) Painting - History, Designs

    Learn about Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila art, a traditional Indian art form from Bihar and Nepal. Discover its origins, styles, themes, colors, and notable artists who popularized it worldwide.

  2. Painting in Mithila, an introduction - Smarthistory

  3. Madhubani Paintings: People’s Living Cultural Heritage

    Mar 23, 2020 · Madhubani paintings (also known as Mithila paintings) have been practised by the women of the region through the centuries and today it is considered as a living tradition of Mithila. The art not only depicts the social …

  4. Mithila Painting – Mithila: History & Heritage

  5. FROM MUD HUTS TO PAPER: THE STORY OF …

    Madhubani art — also known as Mithila art — is a traditional Indian art form noted for its use of local plants for colors, cow dung to treat the paper and bamboo sticks that serve as brushes, not to mention the beauty and simplicity of the …

  6. Guide To Madhubani Paintings From Mithila, Bihar

    Apr 27, 2023 · Learn about the origins, styles, and themes of Madhubani paintings, the folk art from Mithila region of Bihar. Discover the best places to see and buy these colorful paintings and meet the artists.

  7. Mithila Painting: A Traditional Art Form from Nepal’s Mithila Region

  8. The Walls Have Eyes: The discovery and evolution of …

    Oct 15, 2020 · Learn how Mithila art, a traditional form of wall painting by women in Bihar, was discovered by a colonial official, popularized by paper versions, and influenced by various agents of change. Explore the history, symbolism, and …

  9. The living tradition of Mithila paintings - State of the Art

    Nov 6, 2012 · Learn about the origins, evolution and diversity of Mithila paintings, a living tradition of folk art from Bihar, India. Explore the works of early women painters, such as Ganga Devi, Sita Devi and Jumna Devi, and their influence …

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