Why in the News?
The Department of Posts successfully transported a priceless Thanjavur painting of Shri Ram from Bengaluru to Ayodhya using its Logistics Post service.
About Thanjavur Painting
- A classical South Indian painting tradition that originated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, around 1600 AD
• Also known as Tanjore paintings
• Traditionally painted on wooden panels called palagai padam
• Flourished under the Nayakas of Thanjavur
• Awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag
Materials and Technique
- Base prepared using canvas pasted on wooden planks
• Wooden boards commonly made from jackfruit or teak wood
• Binding medium includes Arabic gum
Prelims Pointers
- Thanjavur paintings are panel paintings, not mural paintings
• Gold foil and embossed gesso work are defining features
• Originated in early modern South India, not ancient period
• GI tag helps protect traditional knowledge and artisans
| Kalamkari painting refers to: (2015)
(a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India (b) a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India (c) a block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India (d) a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India |
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