There is no place in India that epitomises tragedy better than Awadh. On the map it is a largish region roughly the size of Portugal that contains Lucknow and Ayodhya. Many wouldn’t know this but the name ‘Awadh’ or ‘Oudh’ as the British referred to it is a corruption of Ayodhya which on its own means ‘not to be messed with’.
Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* evokes the timeless power of journeys. Homer’s epic reminds us that travel is not merely adventure but transformation. Similarly, Indian art offers a rich body of works portraying journeys, exploration, struggle, and the profound changes they bring.
The pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. It has made our recreation loving species fear stepping out of our homes. It has forced us to stay confined to our homes and miss every part of being out —the joy of recreations, get-togethers, markets, and sheer travelling. The pandemic and lockdown have introduced us to many new ideas and perspectives. It has changed many aspects of our lives. The noisy and traffic flooded roads were hushed with new silence. State-sanctioned movements, social distancing, and double masking have become the new normal. The digital world truly proved to be a boon during this pandemic. It kept us connected with our loved ones and the world.
The Indian folk painting tradition is as old and diverse as the country itself. Folk and tribal arts are a rich legacy which are passed on from one generation to another, and continue as part of our cultural identity.
Modern painting is usually referred to art that was produced between the 18th to the 19th century. Artists fed up of following the rigid art style that was prevalent felt the need to push against existing boundaries. They broke away from realism and past traditions and began experimenting with new themes, materials, bold methods and colors to create spectacular paintings that reflected progressive thinking. Here are a few modern painting styles that artists follow even today
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