Question

Write short notes.
Maratha Art

Answer 1

1. Developments of Maratha miniature paintings can be seen through illustrations on the manuscripts such as pothis, pattachitra and patrikas. Examples, the wooden stands of pothis have pictures of Ganapati, Riddhi-Siddhi, Gopalkrishna in dark red, green and yellow colours.
2. Miniature paintings include human portraits and themes like ragamalas, talamala, processions, etc.
3. Murals are found on the fac;ade of the Wadas, as well on the walls of reception areas (Diwankhana) and bedrooms.
4. The 18th century murals have survived till today at places like Naik-Nimbalkar Wada at Vathar, Rangamahal at Chand wad, Mayureshwar Mandir at Morgaon, Shiva Temple of Pandeshwar and Matha at Benawadi
5. The main theme of murals are mythological stories. They include scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.
6. The subjects of contemporary social life were also reflected in the paintings. Royal court, royal meetings, processions were also included in them.