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Holi by S.H Raza. Raza is one of India’s most celebrated artists – known for his geometric abstract art. He delved deep into Indian vedic philosophy – and his art is considered to be rooted in spiritual ideas. Holi celebrations generally begin early in the morning. It is welcomed with enthusiasm across communities. Families and neighbourhoods invite each other to gatherings, spray and smear each other with water and powders of different colours. While most Indian festivals are colourful and bright, Holi goes the extra mile with its focus on colours. One Indian festival that has seen the richest outpouring in paintings for centuries is Holi. The festival is known by different names in different regions – Vasanotsav in the North, Phag or Phagotsav in Rajasthan and adjoining areas, Rangpanchami in Maharashtra, Dol Yatra in Bengal, Odisha and Assam and Kamadahana in the South. How different Indian States celebrate Holi. In Bengal and Orissa, Holi is also celebrated as the birthday of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (A.D. 1486-1533). The Holi festival in Calcutta during the 1850s has been captured in this painting commissioned by the British. It has men daubed with red powder dancing, singing and drumming towards a tank. The work of Hanif Kureishi in New Delhi The Vibrant Intersection: Street Art and the Holi Festival. In the world of street art, Holi serves as both a palette and a muse, influencing artists like Hanif Kureishi, Svabhu Kohli, and Viplov Singh, who infuse their work with its dynamic colors and themes.These artists weave the essence of Holi into their street art, creating public performances that Indian miniature paintings from Rajasthani and Mughal ateliers along with Indian art forms like Madhubani and Pichwai, incorporate the exuberant scenes of Holi as well as the romantic antics of Krishna and Radha amidst a riot of colors. Holi has also influenced other mediums such as sculpture, dance, and literature. Holi in Modern Paintings. India’s love for Holi did not change with time and even with the coming of the modern period, the colors of Holi remained rich in the culture of its people. Modern Jehangir celebrates the Hindu festival of Holi, unknown artist, c 1635. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons. The Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah celebrating Holi, by Bhupal Singh c 1737. Photo credit: Asia Society. The Holi festival, by Mir Kalan, 1734-1735. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons. Maharaja Bakhat Singh rejoices during Holi, Nagaur, c 1748-50. Art and Holi are a perfect combination – they both celebrate life, bring people tog We Love Colour - A Rangoli for Holi (2017-03-04) by Hanif Kureshi St+art India Street Artist Hanif Kureishi makes a giant Rangoli, while Svabhu Kohli and Viplov Singh illustrate Holi's vibrant traditions Another painting from the heartland of India, the Deccan painting which boasts of its own special style takes on the Holi theme. Here Radha and Krishna are represented within a Persian and Turkish visual narrative, where the women have an idealised feminine body and Krishna looks regal and imperial. (Holi festival. Watercolour by a Lucknow painter. With the vibrant festival of Holi just around the corner, Indian markets are bustling with enthusiastic shoppers eager to grab colors and pichkaris. 'Gulal' and 'abeer' are in high demand, painting a picture of excitement and preparation across the nation. Homes are joyfully adorned with lively I especially love the 4 little Happy Holi cards you can print and attach your friendship bracelet too! Holi Art Projects. There are host of fantastic Holi Art Projects you can do with kids: Any kind of Splatter Art, is particularly appropriate for Holi celebrations. If you go “big”, you can use this splatter art as gift wrap paper and Holi Celebrate Holi from across India. Street Art or Rangoli? There's some street art behind Holi too! Get inspired by these artists and make a Holi rangoli yourself (#56) Raja Raj Singh of Kishangarh celebrating the Holi festival, attributable to Bhavanidas, Kishangarh, circa 1725-30 View auction details, art exhibitions and online catalogues; bid, buy and collect contemporary, impressionist or modern art, old masters, jewellery, wine, watches, prints, rugs and books at sotheby's auction house Holi Festival, India Canvas Print, India Spring Festival Painting, Holi Wall Decor, India Wall Art, India Wall Decor, Indian Gift (146) Sale Price ₹ 4,900 ₹ 4,900 Celebration of Holi, Mughal 18th century. Holi is the festival of colours, celebrated at this time in India. This image is from the Kapoor Galleries website. Find and save ideas about holi painting on Pinterest. Here is a list of Indian Folk arts and crafts compiled in a map. Learn Indian folk art online by generational Indian artists, and buy traditional paintings from different art forms like Pichwai, Madhubani, Gond etc. Get to know floral and animal motifs, authentic materials, cultural facts, techniques through pre-recorded lesson videos for beginners and students of all ages. Image from Mar 2, 2020 - Explore Avani Sharma's board "Holi painting" on Pinterest. See more ideas about holi painting, painting, indian art paintings.
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