PAINTINGS AROUND THE WORLD
Indian paintings
Painting styles differ from region to region, and from period to period. The history of Indian paintings started from rock art during prehistoric times in the caves of Central India, typified by those at the Bhimbetka rock shelters and rock-cut artificial caves, paintings at Ajanta and Ellora, extending as late as the 8th - 10th century CE. Ajanta and Ellora paintings are still stands out with its glory.Here are some of the types of Indian paintings.
Japan paintings
Japanese painting is one of the oldest art forms in the world. From ancient yamato- to surreal modern art, discover some of the most fascinating, beautiful and treasured Japanese paintings in the art museums of Tokyo. Japanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper.
Chinese Paintings
Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as guóhuà , meaning "national" or "native painting", as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made are paper and silk.
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Aboriginal art
Aboriginal is one of the oldest art forms in the world. Aboriginal Art is a contemporary Australian Art .It has survived for over thousands of years and continues to be one of the oldest art forms practiced today. It consists of symbols. These symbols were used as a means of communication.
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Greek Mexican Amate Painting
Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'. Just when and why this art form began to flower in Poland seems a matter of some uncertainty.Some designs will be a symmetrical design, cut from a single piece of colored paper, folded a single time, with spruce trees and birds as the most popular motifs.
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Greek Pottery
Wycinanki" pronounced Vee-chee-non-kee is the Polish word for 'paper-cut design'. Just when and why this art form began to flower in Poland seems a matter of some uncertainty.Some designs will be a symmetrical design, cut from a single piece of colored paper, folded a single time, with spruce trees and birds as the most popular motifs.