MINIATURE PAINTINGS

miniature paintings date from the 10th century a.d.,originally they were illustrations in religious texts scribed on palm leaf.with advent of paper the art of miniature rapidly developed.this art fully developed in early 17th century.kangra style of miniature paintings are some of the most beautifull paintinds done in a classical way.paiters of kangra style paited mostly on jaideve's geet govind and srimad bhagwat .on miniature they use to put texts in very fashionable style.when i first painted my first kangra style painting it was an exotic experience which always influenced me .some of its elements like soothing colours ,bounty of nature,use of gold,drawings,dalicate flowing lines are very expressive.many modern painters have used these elements very skillfully. some of mu contemporary paintings also incapsulates these elements.