TANJORE GLASS PAINTINGS
What is Tanjore Glass Art?
Tanjore Glass Art or Thanjavur Art is an art form that orginates from the ancient city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India. It is popular not only in India but around the world, finding a place for itself on the walls of several homes.
HISTORY
16th Century – Tanjore art draws its inspiration from the period of Nayakas’ rule over Thanjavur. When the Vijayanagara empire under Krishnadevaraya came to Thanjavur, paintings and art started gaining importance.They were great patrons of art and artists. It was during the rule of Serfoji II that Tanjore art and painting developed into the form and style we recognise today.
Post Maratha rule – The Maratha rule in Thanjavur came to an end with the death of its last ruler, Shivaji II. After this, the mercantile Chettiar community continued to patronise the Tanjore artists. Since they were Shaivites, they encouraged such themes in the paintings
Style
Tanjore paintings use a lot of rich and vivid colours. They make use of gold foil, glass beads, precious and semi-precious stones, depending on the function or occasion for which they are created.
Hence, they are often referred as palagai padam in local communities.
They are also bought for gifting purposes and as collectors' items by art lovers. Sadly, there are replicas that are sold for extremely cheap rates which dilute this beautiful art form.
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