The Living Art Traditions of India
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Introduction to Living Art Traditions
- Art forms practiced by common people in rural areas, forests, deserts, and villages
- Indigenous knowledge transferred from generation to generation
- Artists create works from locally available materials and technology
Painting Traditions
- Mithila/Madhubani painting of Bihar - wedding ceremonies, bright colors, religious themes
- Warli painting of Maharashtra - fertility rituals, mother goddess Palaghat, geometric patterns
- Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh - nature worship, geometric drawings, Krishna themes
Sculptural Traditions
- Dhokra casting - lost wax technique, bronze casting, Bastar region
- Terracotta sculptures - ubiquitous medium, made by potters, votive offerings
- Metal sculptures using cire perdue technique
Key Concepts
Central concept: Living Art Traditions represent the continuous practice of indigenous art forms that have been passed down through generations, created by rural and tribal communities for religious, ritualistic, utilitarian, and decorative purposes.
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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