The Rivers of Indian Miniature Painting
The Ganges River flows over 2,500 miles through several states in Northern India. It is regarded as the holy personification of the goddess Ganga, and people bathe in its waters to achieve spiritual cleansing. Along with the Ganges, there are four other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, all of which are extremely important to India. It’s no surprise that these expansive waterways are often featured in Indian miniature paintings.
In this course, we will explore depictions of the river itself, as well as the diverse animals, flowers, and people that thrive in or near the water. Students will observe scenes such as elephants bathing, women washing clothes, fish swimming, and beautiful lotuses growing in the water.
We will also learn how to prepare paper and techniques for staining and burnishing. Additionally, students will be guided through various painting techniques, including color mixing, flooding, and creating wave effects found in rivers.
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The Ganges River flows over 2,500 miles through several states in Northern India. It is regarded as the holy personification of the goddess Ganga, and people bathe in its waters to achieve spiritual cleansing. Along with the Ganges, there are four other major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, all of which are extremely important to India. It’s no surprise that these expansive waterways are often featured in Indian miniature paintings.
In this course, we will explore depictions of the river itself, as well as the diverse animals, flowers, and people that thrive in or near the water. Students will observe scenes such as elephants bathing, women washing clothes, fish swimming, and beautiful lotuses growing in the water.
We will also learn how to prepare paper and techniques for staining and burnishing. Additionally, students will be guided through various painting techniques, including color mixing, flooding, and creating wave effects found in rivers.
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