Mysore painting
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Mysore painting is a traditional South Indian classical art form known for its intricate detailing, delicate lines, and use of rich natural colors and gold leaf, originating from the royal courts of Mysore in Karnataka.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mysore style | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Indian painting
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South Indian classical art ⓘ painting style ⓘ traditional art form ⓘ |
| artFormType | miniature painting ⓘ |
| artPeriod | late medieval and early modern India ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Mysore Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion | Hinduism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| culturallySignificantIn |
Karnataka
NERFINISHED
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South India ⓘ |
| developedIn | royal courts of Mysore ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryFunction |
courtly art
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devotional art ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Tanjore painting
NERFINISHED
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Vijayanagara painting NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
delicate lines
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intricate detailing ⓘ use of gold leaf ⓘ use of rich natural colors ⓘ |
| protectedAs | traditional craft ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Mysore NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Tanjore painting
NERFINISHED
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Vijayanagara school of painting NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| stateOfOrigin | Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
decorative borders
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flat background ⓘ graceful postures ⓘ ornate jewelry depiction ⓘ subtle facial expressions ⓘ symmetrical composition ⓘ |
| taughtAt | Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalTheme |
Hindu deities
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Shaivite themes ⓘ Vaishnavite themes ⓘ epic narratives from Mahabharata ⓘ epic narratives from Ramayana ⓘ mythological scenes ⓘ |
| usesColorPalette |
mineral-based pigments
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muted tones with rich highlights ⓘ vegetable dyes ⓘ |
| usesMaterial |
cloth
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gold leaf ⓘ natural pigments ⓘ paper ⓘ wooden panels ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
fine brushwork
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gesso work ⓘ layered gold relief ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
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this entity surface form:
Mysore style