Madhubani is an art form which is as old as the Hindu epic Ramayana. Started out by the women of Mithila and Madhuban, this art form was done to decorate the walls of the village. With intricate details and bright hues, the art form is traditionally done on walls. These painting chiefly depict Hindu Mythology, flora and fauna and the everyday life of the villagers.

Join us for a series of workshops where we dive into the art of drawing, birds, animals and expressive and graceful human figures in the style of Madhubani.

This is a 4 days workshop spread over November and December 2020. The course will be conducted on Zoom and each will be a live session. More information about Iteeha and more details about this series

Session 4 – Madhubani Human Figures

Madhubani paintings depict stories and life stories from the villages which makes human figures a salient feature of the composition. The figures are simple and childlike but yet very expressive. They have a certain style and beauty which takes a lifetime for the artisans to master. As each artform has its own style which is the identity of an artist or a place, these figures have a characteristic of the state of Mithila its culture and its traditions.