INDIAN TRIBAL CULTURE - Art


INDIAN TRIBAL CULTURE – Art

Indian art forms are varied and unique in their own way. Tribal art forms contribute significantly to the gallery of Indian Art. Some of the well known and recognised forms of tribal art are Warli, Gond, Bhil, Pithora, etc.
Warli art is a widely recognised form of tribal art. It involves basic graphic representations comprising of circles, triangles, squares and lines. Warli art originated from the indigenous Warli tribes of the mountainous and coastal regions of the Maharashtra-Gujarat border. Unlike most Indian tribal art, it does not include an explosion of colours. It is a very earthy and soothing form of art.

The Gond art form was developed by the Gondi tribe of Central India. The art form expresses nature - its hills, forests, streams, animals, birds, humans and everything the Earth has to offer. Gond paintings represent different stories and daily life experiences and involve various combinations of lines and dashes.




Bhil art, originating from the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, is a distinctive art form that has emerged from the culture of the Bhil tribal community. Bhil paintings are believed to be a form of offering prayers to the deities and an expression of devotion. Each painting is composed of myriad dots arranged to create different patterns, where each dot represents a deity and other living organisms. The art expresses everything from human joys to rituals.

Pithora art is practiced by the Rathwa and Bhilala tribal communities native to central Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Pithora art follows a style that is similar to that of Bhil art. The paintings are characterized by seven horses representing the seven hills that surround the residential area of the Rathwas. It is a highly ritualistic form of art done on the inner walls of houses, which express peace, prosperity and happiness.


Saura art is a form of art that was developed by the Saura tribes of Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Saura art glorifies nature and is based on the ‘The Tree of Life’ which conveys the beautiful relationship between man and his environment.

Apart from the mentioned few, there are a number of folk and tribal paintings native to India that are widely recognised and appreciated. These tribal art forms take up a significant portion of Indian culture and tradition, right from the ancient past to the modern, present day and are a major pride to the country.


BY: FAAIQA AISHA
1st BSc. PSYCHOLOGY

Comments

  1. BlogFebruary 11, 2019 at 8:19 PM

    Wow! This blog made me know about the various art forms of tribes and it is so informative. It gives a clear view of the tribal culture.
    Varshaa.R

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  2. imaginatively creativeFebruary 11, 2019 at 9:55 PM

    I got to know about the great art works of the indian tribes. Also i was impressed by the warli art form.
    G.Abirami

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  3. UnknownFebruary 12, 2019 at 6:32 AM

    Hamsika
    I came to know that The form of art the tribal groups are generally animals as they live in forests and they re their source of living. On the whole the blog is beautiful!

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  4. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 7:05 AM

    A very informative blog. - Archita. T. Menon

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  5. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 8:06 AM

    The information is portrayed in a very concise and crisp manner.
    Faadila Aisha

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