From the Hindu mythology
Colourful and rich attractions
Four major schools of traditional paintings from the south — Suvar Chitra, Thanjavur, Mysore and Kalamkari — come alive on the walls of the Accord Metropolitan at an exhibition titled, `Traditional South Indian Paintings.'
The paintings reverberate with a profusion of colours with the richness of Hindu mythology and with the strand of spiritualism, which permeates all Hindu art.
The Thanjavur and Mysore painting section is rich in imagery and delineation of detail. But more muted and subdued as compared to the Thanjavur school is the Mysore painting section that reflects the finesse and dexterity of traditional artists.
The Kalamkari panels are superbly rendered, and done on cotton cloth using vegetable dyes.
The predominant theme here is also the Hindu pantheon, although a few `Tree of Life' pieces bring an eclectic touch.
The least known of the four is Suvar Chitra or Kerala's mural painting. This was originally done on the walls of palaces and temples. The paintings, done in natural colours, are characterised by over ornamentation and the use of pancha varna or five colours obtained from nature.
The `Traditional South Indian Paintings' is a must see for all craft lovers. It will be on view at the Accord Metropolitan, G.N.Chetty Road, T. Nagar on August 25 and 27.
PUSHPA CHARI
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