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Mural Art In Kerala, The Wall of Peace, a magnificent piece of contemporary mural art, was unveiled on the 700-foot-long compound wall of the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School at Cherpulassery. On the wall, the word "peace" has been imprinted in 250 different languages. Regarding Mural Painting: Indian mural paintings are created on the cave and palace walls. Any piece of art that is painted or put directly on a wall is referred to as a mural. In a broader sense, mural art can be found on walls, ceilings, or any other substantial permanent surface. The distinctive feature of mural…

05 January, 2023 Paintings

Karikiyoor Rock Paintings

Karikiyoor Rock Paintings The Researchers have discovered 5000-year-old rock paintings at Karikiyoor in Nilgiris. About Korikiyoor painting:   It is located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It is a series of over 300 images etched on the side of the cliff-face in Kothagiri. A variety of subjects are depicted in great detail that includes:  communities that lived in the area at that period. the wildlife they witnessed and their relationships with them the battles with other communities It is believed to be more than 5,000 years old as no scientific dating has been done on the site. Feature…

01 August, 2022 Paintings

Maharaja Serfoji II

Maharaja Serfoji II The exquisite 19th-century stolen painting of Maharaja Serfoji II has been traced to a United State Museum. About Maharaja Serfoji II Serfoji was born on 24th September 1777. He was adopted on 22-1-1787 by King Tulaja II. Serfoji II became the Rajah of Thanjavur on 30th June 1798. Serfoji was the last of the Bhonsle Rajas of Thanjavur. He patronized music, dance, and the fine arts. He started a school and gave free boarding and lodging facilities. He also gave importance to Tamil education and to legible handwriting. He opened up education for girls. He revolutionized education…

25 July, 2022 Paintings

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