Art Tease Eps-16 | Patta Chitra Paintings | Odisha | Save Art |  SanDeepa | Indian Art & Culture
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Date: 19/04/2024

In today's Art Tease episode, we will discuss the traditional style of painting in Odisha, India, known as Pattachitra. This art form has been practiced since the 11th century and originated in Puri, later spreading to other parts of the state, particularly the eighteen feudatory states. Pattachitra is known for its lyrical sensitiveness and distinctive features such as elongated chins and larger pupils in Orissan faces. The base material for Pattachitra is prepared by hand using cotton cloth, tamarind seed gum, and chalk powder, and the colors are made from natural materials by the artisans themselves. The art form has been influenced by various artistic styles throughout history, including Ajanta Painting and Jain Painting, but it maintains its unique features. Pattachitra is used for painting Gods and Goddesses, religious stories, and temple works, and the chitrakars, or painters, have historically been attached to specific Matha and temples.
Today, Pattachitra continues to be a significant part of Odisha's cultural heritage and is used in various ways, including in the design of the Odisha Pavilion at the World Expo 2024.

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