Thanjavur painting is a classical South Indian painting style, originating in the town of Thanjavur (anglicized as Tanjore) in Tamil Nadu.
Thanjavur paintings are characterised by rich and vivid colours, simple iconic composition, glittering gold foils overlaid on delicate but extensive gesso work and inlay of glass beads and pieces or very rarely precious and semi-precious gems. In Thanjavur paintings one can see the influence of Deccani, Vijayanagara, Maratha and even European or Company styles of painting. Essentially serving as devotional icons, the subjects of most paintings are Hindu gods, goddesses, and saints. Episodes from Hindu Puranas, Sthala-puranas and other religious texts were visualised, sketched or traced and painted with the main figure or figures placed in the central section of the picture (mostly within an architecturally delineated space such as a mantapa or prabhavali) surrounded by several subsidiary figures, themes and subjects. There are also many instances when Jain, Sikh, Muslim, other religious and even secular subjects were depicted in Tanjore paintings
With a passion that transcends generation, Priti Mehta's has become a household name in the world of Tanjore Art. what began as a leisurely pursuit evolved into a lifelong profession, and today, she stands as an acclaimed Tanjore artist with over 15 years of enriching experience.
Priti's artistic journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Her canvas has seen more than 500 exquisite paintings, each a guest testament to her unwavering dedication to this age-old craft. But she's not just an artist, she's visionary.
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In the world of Tanjore Art, Priti Mehta is more than an artist, she's a visionary, a custodian of tradition, and an embodiment of passion. Her work continues to inspire and revive the timeless beauty of Tanjore Art, ensuring that it's legacy shines brightly in our modern world.
