Question

Write short note.

Maratha Art:

Answer 1

• Developments of Maratha miniature paintings can be seen through illustrations on the manuscripts such as pothis, pattachitra, and patrikas. For example, the wooden stands of pothis have pictures of Ganapati, RiddhiSiddhi, Gopalkrishna in dark red, green, and yellow colours.
• Miniature paintings include human portraits and themes like ragamalas, talamala, processions, etc. 
• Murals are found on the fagade of the Wadas, as well on the walls of reception areas (Diwankhana) and bedrooms. 
• The 18th-century murals have survived till today at places like Naik-Nimbalkar Wada at Vathar, Rangamahal at Chandwad, Mayureshwar Mandir at Morgaon, Shiva Temple of Pandeshwar, and Matha at Benawadi. 
• The main theme of murals is mythological stories. They include scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas. 
• The subjects of contemporary social life were also reflected in the paintings. The royal court, royal meetings, processions were also included in them.