Tanjore Art Form | RANGRAGE

Tanjore paintings – a classical, priceless expression of art
The beauty and enigma of gold has enthralled us Indians for time immemorial. We simply love our gold! Whether its ornaments for weddings, for idols in temples or as priceless decors...gold adorns us in various forms.
Tanjore paintings are a unique extension of expression of gold in the form of beautiful paintings. The distinctiveness of Tanjore paintings lies in the fact that they depict rich, flat and vivid colours laced with gold foils, rich gem stones and precious stones. The paintings are mostly of Hindu religious subjects. Our great epics from the Hindu puranas are expressed in the form of paintings.
Rooted in the temple town of Thanjavvur in Tamil Nadu, this art dates back to 1600 AD under the patronage of Vijayanagar Rayas and later by the Maratha rulers. These classical south Indian paintings were painted by artisans of the Vijayanagaram Kingdom ruled by Krishnadeva Raya and his descendants. Later on when the kingdom was invaded and taken over by the Marathas of present day Maharashtra, they too patronised Tanjore paintings. The influences of the Maratha culture, therefore, can also be seen in the paintings.
The paintings evolved further in the British Raj. Though the essence of the art remained, mild alterations were made to suit the tastes of the white invaders. The colours became more subtle and customised to fit in British decor.
Tanjore paintings mainly revolve around Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Lord Krishna remains a favourite of most artists. The beauty of Krishna and Radhika, His lover and their many tales are often the subject of interest for Tanjore paintings. Also, tales from Ramayana and Mahabharata – the two great epics of Hindu mythology, feature prominently in Tanjore paintings.
The unique style of these paintings lies in the fact that the forms and figures of Gods are drawn very flat and not sharp. The nose and eyes are mostly roundly shaped and look flat. However, the colours filled in the figures are very vivid and bright. Reds and greens are widely used. The cutting edge is added by the gold foils which are used to highlight parts of the painting – often jewellery worn by the Gods in the paintings.
Some illustrations here under depict the Tanjore art:
Tanjore paintings are often adorned in houses, hotels, temples and offices as artefacts objects. They are usually a rich man’s possession because they come with an expensive label. South Indian households tend to use more of Tanjore paintings than North Indian households in India. They are also a designer’s or artist’s delight. Someone who wants to decorate his or her house tastefully with a touch of tradition definitely possesses a Tanjore art.
Few fashion and jewellery designers have taken inspiration from Tanjore paintings and incorporated those in their designs.
The masterpiece that it is, Indians should be proud of this rare art from Tanjore.

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