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Painting Workshop: jal sanjhi & miniature art

Learn ancient, near-dying art forms

Unlock the secrets of jal sanjhi, a rare, 200-year-old art form that involves painting on water, kept alive by one family in Udaipur. Usually portraying scenes from Lord Krishna’s life that are skillfully lifted off the surface of water – the jal sanjhi is for the truly intrepid artist! Udaipur is best known for its painting styles namely, the Pichwai and the Phad, as also its Mughal miniatures. The Mughal miniatures depict mythology, court scenes, hunting scenes, and nature, among other motifs – and evolved into different styles across the different desert kingdoms of Rajasthan. Meet with artists to learn the intricacies of these different art forms – and the rich narrative behind them and their depictions.

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