Description

This is a form of Saura art painted on tassar silk. The artist has depicted all the activities of the tribals through concentric patterns. The people in the painting are playing music, dancing , hunting with spears and moving amidst horses , deer, elephants and snakes.

History

Saura art is an ancient ritual art practiced by the Saura tribals. Its exact origin is not known, however, it is known that the Sauras are one of the oldest among the listed scheduled tribes of India. Saura paintings are based on religious and ceremonial themes.

Skills

The artist needs a good sense of balance and good control over line drawing especially in making the freehand circular formations as seen in this painting. The arch of the circular formations has been done perfectly symmetrically.

Aesthetics

The striking thing about this painting is how the artist has linked the figures through concentric and semi-circular formation giving this painting a sense of movement and continuity.

Material

Saura painting on tassar (a non mulberry silk)

Care

Protect from dust and moisture