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Phad Paintings

  • March 10, 2023
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Phad Paintings

Subject : History

Section :Art and Culture

Concept :

  • The Phad Se Padh (Study with Phad) initiative was launched in Delhi Schools, in association with the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust.

Phad Painting

  • Phad painting belongs to the state of Rajasthan.
  • The art of painting the phads is approximately 700 years old. It is said that it was originated in Shahpura, some 35 kms from Bhilwara in Rajasthan. The continuous royal patronage gave a decisive impetus to the art which has survived and flourished for generations.
  • Phad painting depicts the heroic deeds of a heroic figure, the daily life of a peasant, rural life, animals and birds, flora and fauna.
  • The art prints of historical figures like Goga Chauhan, Prithviraj Chauhan, Amar Singh Rathore and Teja Ji.
  • They are scroll paintings on long rectangular cloth. The story of Pappu Ji and Narayandev Ji’s lives is primarily portrayed in modern times.

  • They are painted with vegetable colours on a lengthy piece of cloth known as a phadand are either 15 feet or 30 feet long.
  • Wide eyes and round features characterise the subjects. They frequently include tales that are pompous and upbeat in addition to pictures of the parade.
History Phad Paintings

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