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Kodanda Rama Mysore Painting IIFAG 22 X 30 Inches
Kodanda Rama or also popularly known as Rama Darbar or Rama’s Courtroom consists of Lord Rama, his younger brother Lakshmana, his wife Sita Devi, and his disciple Lord Hanuman kneeling and bowing.
This picture depicts an ideal family, Rama is the perfect son, husband, king, and one who walks on the path of righteousness in all given circumstances. Lakshman is the dutiful brother who sacrificed his life to protect his brother, Sita Devi is the devoted wife, and Hanuman is a model disciple. This picture depicts strong family bonding.
Mysore Painting is a form of classical South Indian painting that evolved in the Mysore city of Karnataka. It’s at its zenith under the patronage of Wodeyars, Mysore being under their reign.
The art of the Mysore school reached its peak during the rule of Raja Raja Wodeyar I. The occupation of artists dispersed after his death though, and the school ceased to exist.
Mysore paintings are often mistaken for Tanjore paintings because the colors are very similar at first glance. However, closer inspection will reveal that Mysore paintings have finer brushwork & more delicate colors, while Tanjore paintings have a rougher, bold style with broader brush strokes.
In Mysore paintings, gesso is a low relief, intricate substance that is used in the background of a painting. This helps to bring out details such as clothes, jewelry and architectural features. Whereas in Tanjore school gesso has a lot of relief and is typically used for depictions or images that have deeper meanings or symbols behind them.
Mysore paintings are known for their gold leaf paint and often depict Hindu gods, goddesses or scenes from mythology. The natural beauty, intricacy and graceful quality of these paintings make them a favorite among many people.
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