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Glass Paintings
Glass Painting as the name suggests is made on the surface of the glass. Glass painting is a popular form of painting. Glass paintings are very interesting and simple to make. Use of vibrant colors on the smooth glass surface creates a dynamic magic and alluring to eyes. Glass paintings are made on various art themes like beautiful floral patterns, flora and fauna, images of Hindu God including Lord Ganesha, Lord Rama and Goddess Radha. Some of the most commonly used paints for glass paintings are Vinegar Trace Paint, Matt Paint, silver paint and oil based stained glass paints.
Miniature Painting
The Miniature Paintings are the popular form of painting. The word ‘miniature’ of the Miniature painting comes from the word 'minium.' The Miniature Paintings depict the images that are inspired from the Hindu epics and mythologies. The miniature paintings are depicted on the pieces of glass, paper, marble, silk and leather. Miniature paintings are deeply rooted in many cultures and flourished through centuries. Miniature paintings are always appreciated for its magnificent display of rich colors and dazzling effects. Miniature painting has a very rich history and is continued till this date.
Fine art paintings:
Fine art paintings and reproductions are extremely famously and popular in the art circle. Art connoisseur’s and art mavens keep a close eye on the developments of fine art painting. High profile exhibitions are organized around the world where artists display their fine art paintings work. Today fine art painting is not just the way to satiate the creative satisfaction but also the quick way to gain name and fame.
To make fine art paintings; oil paint have proven to be the most permanent medium. Most of the fine art paintings made on the canvas and wood are made with oil paint from early Renaissance times. But the usage of oil paints stopped after the 960's when the acrylic paints were introduced.
Thangka Painting
Thangka Paintings are also famously known as ‘Tanka’, ‘Thanka’ or ‘Tangka’. The word Thangka Painting is derived from the Tibetan word ‘thang’ which means ‘flat’. The origin of the Thangka paintings is deep rooted in India religious art. Thangka Paintings are actually the banner of Buddha and other auspicious and the embroidery is done on their banner. Thangka paintings are quite complicated and three-dimensional object. Thangka Paintings are decorated with the application of colors, gold, silk cover, leather corners, wooden dowel at the top and bottom. Thangka Painting is used for home décor as wall-hangings. These paintings are not just beautiful but the visually stimulating
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