Pahari Painting: Painting Ganesha
Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Siva and Parvati, is one of the most beloved and revered deities of the Hindu tradition. He represents wisdom and compassion. As the remover of obstacles (Vignaharta), he is invoked at the beginning of rituals, important tasks, or new endeavours.
For centuries, depictions of Lord Ganesha have been celebrated in sculptures and miniature paintings across the Indian Subcontinent and beyond. In this course students will learn to paint an image of Ganesha in the style of Pahari painting. Alongside learning techniques and methods of traditional Indian painting, we will explore the iconography of Ganesha and the rich symbolism behind his attributes, weapons, mudras, and colour. We will work with natural pigments on handmade paper from India.
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Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Siva and Parvati, is one of the most beloved and revered deities of the Hindu tradition. He represents wisdom and compassion. As the remover of obstacles (Vignaharta), he is invoked at the beginning of rituals, important tasks, or new endeavours.
For centuries, depictions of Lord Ganesha have been celebrated in sculptures and miniature paintings across the Indian Subcontinent and beyond. In this course students will learn to paint an image of Ganesha in the style of Pahari painting. Alongside learning techniques and methods of traditional Indian painting, we will explore the iconography of Ganesha and the rich symbolism behind his attributes, weapons, mudras, and colour. We will work with natural pigments on handmade paper from India.
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