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What is Indian Painting and its Aesthetics?

Indian Painting and its Aesthetics.    Indian miniature painting, Kangra style. Indian Painting and its Aesthetics  is an immensely great and unique art subject to discuss. The article is a critical appreciation of the important style of Indian painting from the ancient times to the present day. As a human being we loves beauty, whether it's natural or created by himself. The works of Painting belong to the realm of beauty or Aesthetics. In the Indian context, the unique word 'Kala' (Art) is derived from 'Kal' , meaning 'Ananda' (Joy or pleasure). The joy has different layers of experience and one has to unfold Supreme joy (Paramananda), which is beyond the scope of senses. Without this end being achieved, the role of Art creation becomes insignificant. The word 'Kala' was used for the first time by Bharatmuni in his 'Natyasastra', Which meant skill dexterity or craftsmanship. According to Shri RabindraNath Tagore, "Man...