Gond painting recognized in contemporary Indian tribal art
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Gond painting recognized in contemporary Indian tribal art is a vibrant, stylized folk art tradition of the Gond community, known for its intricate patterns, nature-inspired motifs, and transformation from ritual wall paintings to a celebrated form of modern Indian indigenous art.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Gond painting | 0 |
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
contemporary Indian tribal art
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folk art tradition ⓘ indigenous art form ⓘ tribal art form ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Andhra Pradesh
NERFINISHED
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Chhattisgarh NERFINISHED ⓘ Madhya Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ Maharashtra NERFINISHED ⓘ Telangana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contemporaryMedium |
acrylic paint
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poster colors ⓘ |
| contemporarySupport |
board
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canvas ⓘ cloth ⓘ paper ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin | Gond people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
preservation of Gond myths and cosmology
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visual record of Gond community life ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Gond community NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| function |
festive decoration
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narrative storytelling ⓘ religious ceremonies ⓘ ritual decoration ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
decorative motifs
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dense line work ⓘ dot patterns ⓘ intricate patterns ⓘ stylized forms ⓘ vibrant colors ⓘ |
| hasTransformation |
from domestic practice to gallery art
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from ritual wall painting to marketable art form ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Jangarh Singh Shyam’s innovations ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
Gond myths and legends
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nature ⓘ oral storytelling traditions ⓘ |
| market |
Indian urban art market
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international folk and tribal art market ⓘ |
| notableArtist | Jangarh Singh Shyam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs |
contemporary Indian tribal art
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modern Indian indigenous art ⓘ significant school of Indian folk painting ⓘ |
| region | Central India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| styleFeature |
emphasis on rhythm and movement
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filling forms with repetitive motifs ⓘ flat perspective ⓘ use of outlines and internal patterning ⓘ |
| traditionalMedium |
charcoal
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cow dung base ⓘ natural pigments ⓘ plant-based colors ⓘ |
| traditionalSupport |
floors
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mud walls ⓘ |
| typicalMotif |
animals
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birds ⓘ deities ⓘ folk tales ⓘ mythical creatures ⓘ trees ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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