Tanjore paintings are an important art form of classical South Indian painting. Tracing its roots to the historical golden era of the early 18th century, Tanjore artwork is one of the many indigenous art forms for which India is noted.
Crafted with meticulous care the tanjore paintings are unique.The painting are made by the gilded and gem-set technique – a technique where gold leaves & sparkling stones are used to highlight certain aspects of the painting like ornaments, dresses etc. The rich vibrant colors, dashes of gold, semi-precious stones and fine artistic work are characteristics of these paintings.
Tanjore paintings are inspired by classical dance, music and literature. The themes of Tanjore paintings are of deities, figures, birds, flowers, animals and saints.Tanjore paintings are deeply rooted in tradition and still innovative within limits.
I have made this card with a picture of a tanjore painting on a background of silk saree pattern designed by me, for mixed media monday‘s challenge to do a card on art representing your country.
Marie said:
Thanks for sharing this beautiful painting and the gorgeous silk background. A lovely art form.
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mixedmediamonday said:
Absolutely beautiful, Sema! Diane
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redlan said:
nice painting! I love it. thanks for joining the challenge
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Gayle Page-Robak said:
This is absolutely beautiful and your background is gorgeous! Gorgeous art piece!
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Anni said:
Beautiful card you have made to represent your country.
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herminesplace said:
its beautiful
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Virginia said:
Stunning..Beautiful artwork!!!
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Julie said:
Gorgeous!
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José van Brakel said:
Beautiful work and thank you for the explanation.
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hastingshall2 said:
Really beautiful card.
Faye
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B said:
Your card is stunning. The colors are so rich.
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kumar said:
kumar,
Wow!!! Those are such a lovely paintings… I am just in love with them…i really like your use of rich vibrant colors…. i really wanted to learn tanjore paintings art … i have started collecting lots of tanjore paintings pictures so i can paint tanjore paintings in future … it will be helpful for you also
http://www.tarangarts.com/tanjore-paintings/c-1.html
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s said:
very nice work….and lovely frame i too have put up some of my tanjore works..do visit my blog and tell me what you think…http://forkbootsandapalette.wordpress.com
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Derek McCrea flower paintings said:
That style of painting is still as unique today as it was then, it is amazing how different countries have their own styles.
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