Indian Miniature Painting: In the Forests of Kotah
This six-week course introduces students to the enchanting forest landscapes of the Kotah school of Indian miniature painting, renowned for its atmospheric and dreamlike depictions of nature. In these remarkable works, fantastical trees fill the landscape while tigers, lions, wild boar, and deer move through a vast wilderness where even kings appear small in comparison to the power and scale of the natural world.
Drawing inspiration from these paintings, students will create their own forest landscape while learning traditional miniature painting techniques. The course will cover paper preparation, staining and burnishing, colour mixing with gouache, colour blocking, and the application of fine details. Students will also develop skills in prataj - shading and brushwork using fine brushes, gaining insight into the craftsmanship and visual richness of this painting tradition.
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This six-week course introduces students to the enchanting forest landscapes of the Kotah school of Indian miniature painting, renowned for its atmospheric and dreamlike depictions of nature. In these remarkable works, fantastical trees fill the landscape while tigers, lions, wild boar, and deer move through a vast wilderness where even kings appear small in comparison to the power and scale of the natural world.
Drawing inspiration from these paintings, students will create their own forest landscape while learning traditional miniature painting techniques. The course will cover paper preparation, staining and burnishing, colour mixing with gouache, colour blocking, and the application of fine details. Students will also develop skills in prataj - shading and brushwork using fine brushes, gaining insight into the craftsmanship and visual richness of this painting tradition.
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