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Chandrakala Devi is considered one of the founding members of the Madhubani school of art, along with fellow women artists Sita Devi and Ganga Devi, who pioneered the change for the Madhubani art form to be etched from walls to paper and fabric.
Madhubani art, also known as Mithila painting, originated in the kingdom of Mithilanchal and is practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar state, India, and the adjoining parts of Terai in...
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Chandrakala Devi is considered one of the founding members of the Madhubani school of art, along with fellow women artists Sita Devi and Ganga Devi, who pioneered the change for the Madhubani art form to be etched from walls to paper and fabric.
Madhubani art, also known as Mithila painting, originated in the kingdom of Mithilanchal and is practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar state, India, and the adjoining parts of Terai in Nepal since the ages of antiquity. Coloured in free hand figures, this rich style of art depicts scenes from Hindu mythologies, gods and goddesses, nature and daily life. Originally, Mithila paintings were done on walls of houses during festive events such as births, marriages, holy ceremonies. When the agricultural economy of the Madhubani district dwindled during a drought between 1966-1968, a representative from the All Indo-Nepal Handicrafts Board was sent to encourage the women artists to transfer the art from the walls to paper and canvas for sale and ensuring a sustainable income. This also preserved the art form for posterity.
Today, Madhubani art is recognized the world over, not just for its miniatured forms and vibrant colours, but also the deeply meaningful stories it portrays. For her role in pushing this art form to international heights, Chandrakala Devi was conferred the National Award in the 1980s.
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Honours and Awards
1980s National Award
1980s National Award
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Lot 24
Details
Folk and Tribal Art Auction
27-28 September 2016
Untitled...
Acrylic and ink on paper
21.75 x 29.75 in
Winning bid
$300
Rs 19,800
(Inclusive of buyer's premium)
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