The
paintings are notable for their adornment in the form of semi-precious
stones, pearls, glass
pieces and gold. The rich vibrant colors, dashes of
gold, semi-precious stones and fine artistic
work are characteristics of
these paintings. They add beauty and culture to a variety of
surroundings and
décor. The paintings are mostly of Gods and Goddesses because this art of
painting flourished at a time when fine-looking and striking temples were
being constructed
by rulers of several dynasties. The figures in these
paintings are large and the faces are round
and divine. However, with the
rebirth of this art in the twentieth century, artists in addition to
recreating the original Tanjore figures are also experimenting with more
proportioned figures,
birds, flowers, animals, etc.
The
creation of this painting involves a lot of dedication and several stages of
meticulous work
of art. The first and foremost step being the preparation of
a board (wooden plank) for the
painting. The paintings are done on unbleached
cloth (treated with chalk powder and glue)
fixed to a wooden board. Next, an
appropriate drawing is traced on the treated board. This step
is followed by
ornamental work where semi-precious stones and glass pieces are stuck to form
garlands, jewels, etc. The traced outline is then painted with a combination
of chalk powder
and gum arabica to create a three dimensional effect. It is
in the detail-oriented decoration of
the Gods and Goddesses that the
creativity of an artist is demonstrated. Gold foils are then
used lavishly to
add to the opulence of these paintings. Finally, dyes are used to add vibrant
colors to the figures in the paintings. A beautiful frame is then selected to
accentuate the
beauty of the painting.
These
paintings are remarkable in its step-by-step creation from the actual canvas
board to
the final touches. Adorned with rubies, diamonds and other precious
gemstones, and trimmed
with gold foil, Tanjore paintings were actually
speaking-- treasures. Nowadays, however
semi precious stones are used in
place of real ones, but the use of gold foil has not altered.
These
paintings can adorn the walls of your home resulting in an envious decor. You
can
also gift these to your near and dear ones for any occasions such as
weddings, anniversaries
and birthdays.
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