Indian epics Ramayana and
Mahabharta. The illustrations
of Lord Vishnu and the avatars
were also part this painting art.
Ragamalas
Ragamala refers to a gamut
of musical forms- a garland of
ragas. The ragas in the painting
are made with a theme that is
associated with particular time
or season. In medieval India,
the paintings were an fusion of
art, poetry and classical music.
Rasamanjari
Representing love was a
significant theme in Rajasthani
and Prahari miniature
paintings. The mixture of
devotional and romantic love
story is the element of this art
form. The further classification
of this painting was with the
characters of heroes and
heroines.
Khaka
Radha. It was a poem
was all about Lord Krish’s
relationship with Radha.
This was a favourite theme
of miniature artists. The
theme also depicts with
the elements of nature like
flowers, birds and creepers
in the background.
Epics and Mythology
Indian literature and art
forms revolved around the
The artists practised this
painting with the fine lines.
That is how the artists used
to perfect the painting in
their practising process. The
painting becomes the finest
and beautiful creation just with
the lines technique.
The beautiful art that is
carried from ancient times is
still a glory. You can see the
miniature paintings in museums
and also occasionally
conducted exhibitions in
different places.
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