First let me start by saying I knew nothing about Indian art before going to India so when I saw some of the Indian miniature pieces and understood that these paintings were painted with the "hair of a squirrel" I couldn't believe it. It is absolutely amazing that one single small bristle was used to create large and detailed beautiful pieces of art.
Our guide shared that you will never see an artist's name on any of these pieces because multiple artists worked to create each masterpiece. Let's be honest. It would take more than one painter when using a tiny hair to paint each scene.
Please enjoy a sampling of some of the many beautiful pieces of Indian miniature art.
Our guide shared that you will never see an artist's name on any of these pieces because multiple artists worked to create each masterpiece. Let's be honest. It would take more than one painter when using a tiny hair to paint each scene.
Please enjoy a sampling of some of the many beautiful pieces of Indian miniature art.
Amazing artistic style . . . difficult to imagine one hair stroke at a time . . .
ReplyDeleteOne hair! That's amazing. Such patience and dedication to their art.
ReplyDeletethe hair of a squirrel? Fascinating and beautiful. What patience it must take. How large are these paintings? I'm just speechless at the talent this would require.
ReplyDeleteSuch patience is needed to produce those masterpieces.
ReplyDeleteAmazing talent. What an interesting trip you had. I need to read more about it.
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