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TANJORE PAINTING

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TANJORE PAINTING

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Tanjore means from Thanjavur , a place in Tamil Nadu.• Originated in the reign of Chola

dynasty as seen in temples like Brihadeeshwara built in 1010AD by Chola dynasty.• The style of Tanjore paintings are

similar.

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Painting on wall of Brihadeeshwara temple, Thanjavur.

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Mural on wall of Brihadeeshwara temple.

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• Artform dates to 1600AD during rule of Nayaks when they encouraged art chiefly classical dance and music.

• Later in 18th century Gupta period also encouraged and almost every house had a Tanjore painting.

• The painting decorated palaces and temples.

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Structure

• Tanjore paintings are known for surface richness, vivid colours, compact composition.

• Main feature- Gold foils are used.• Previously rubies and precious stones were

used.• Today semi-precious stones and glass is used

instead.• They are panel paintings done on solid wood

plank. •

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Method

• Cloth is spread on wooden plank usually of Jackfruit tree.

• Limestone paste to smoothen surface and gum to stick the cloth.

• A sketch of painting is made on cloth.• Semi-precious stones are stuck• Embossing and relief work is done.• Gold foil is applied • Colours are then added.

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Style

• Figures are usually well-rounded.• Usually red and green used for background• Yellow for Goddess• Blue for Vishnu• White for Nataraja

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