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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. DECEMBER 2019 | WWW.WISHESH.NET