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Rajasthan is known as the land of colours and
is also known as the world's richest center for arts &
crafts. The life of the people of Rajasthan remained full
of struggle against its vagaries. Perhaps to offset these
travails the Rajasthani people have displayed more velour
and zest for life and thus expressed their feelings in bold
colors and lilting rhythms.
The tradition of painting here goes back to the dawn of civilization.
Evidences of earth colour drawings have been discovered on
the walls and ceilings of rock shelters along the rivers in
Eastern Rajasthan. Geometrical designs on clay potteries were
unearthed in Harappan sites of north western Rajasthan.
Miniature
Painting :
 Rajasthan's miniature paintings are fascinating
and renowned. Infact seven different schools or styles of
painting were developed over a period of time during various
regimes. The miniature style of painting developed in kingdoms
from the 16th century to the 18th century. The colours of
Rajasthan painting were bolder. These paintings are referred
to as Rajput paintings. Different colors and styles were used
by different schools, for example Green color is extensively
used in Jaipur & Alwar school of paintings. Yellow color
is used extensively in Bikaner and Marwar school. Red color
is used in Udaipur style while blue color is used in Kota
school of painting. Pink or white color is used in Kishangarh
style while on the other hand golden color was used in the
Bundi style of painting.
Folk
Painting :
The various
schools of miniature paintings were patronized by the royal
families but besides this folk style of art was also very
popular in Rajasthan. These paintings were done by the amateurs
and raw hands. These painting are done on special occasions
like marriage, festivals or religious ceremonies. These painting
are found in villages and rural areas. Mostly tribal and rural
people are expert in this type of paintings, These can be
seen in their huts and houses even today besides on walls
these paintings are done on paper, wood and cloth. Away from being
considered an classic, these possess a different pleasure
and creativity.
Wall Painting :
White Canvas is the most favorable choice for a painting
but Rajasthani Painters used a large number of interesting
background for their paintings. In Rajasthan wall remained
most popular background for paintings. These painting can
be seen in the palaces of most kingdom. The Rasa leela
of lord Krishna are depicted in these wall painting. The growing
prosperity of the rulers and appreciation of art by these
rulers created an atmosphere for artists to grow. Many rulers
employed these artists to decorate their palaces with these
paintings. During the 19th century the Jaipur painters
remained busy with wall paintings. This form of art was used
in havelis, chatris, temples and places all over the Jaipur
State.
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