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He welcomes all suggestions. Any correspondence can be done through his e-mail account i.e., bbraghu_sagar@yahoo.co.in
Mr. B.B. Raghavendra has been working with this style since 15 years, understanding its traditional values, improvising on its ancient techniques, modes of drawing and propagating this form of art through teaching and exhibiting his works. A recipient of many prestigious awards including State Award and Mysore Dasara award.
Mysore traditional paintings are created according to the rules and customs followed since decades. But Mr. B.B. Raghavendra stands apart in his creation of painting in this style.
He has expertise the technique and style in such a manner that he express his new ideas and experiments very rapidly within the frame of traditional style and achieves his uniqueness. If we observe keenly his works, we can find the new architectural forms, realistic images, anatomical perfection including 3 dimensional figures, highlighting the subject and its feeling. While most of the artists are isolating the painting itself, Mr. B.B. Raghavendra is trying to abridge the traditional and modern painting without compromising in Mysore traditional style.
He has started a new kind of approach and perception through his unique expression. He has long way to go to achieve his goal, for which he should be encouraged. Let us
Mysore art history & technic
India is a land of rich cultural heritage – the Mysore Style of traditional painting being one of them. This is an ancient art dating back to the 13th Century where it flourished under the royal patronage of the Mysore Kings. (Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka, India).
‘Traditional Painting’ connotes a continuity of time-honored practice based on ancient concepts, themes and rules of paintings. The subject matter figure in most cases are mythological depicting important episodes from the epics. The use of real gold leaf and intricate designs lends richness to these paintings, which is unique to this style.
The Materials used are Photo mount, Drawing Paper, Arabic gum, Water Colors & Poster Colors, Lead Powder, Gumbos, Pure Mysore Gold Leaf.
About Us
About Us
India is a land of rich cultural heritage – the Mysore Style of traditional painting being one of them. This is an ancient art dating back to the 13th Century where it flourished under the royal patronage of the Mysore Kings. (Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka, India).
‘Traditional Painting’ connotes a continuity of time-honored practice based on ancient concepts, themes and rules of paintings. The subject matter figure in most cases are mythological depicting important episodes from the epics. The use of real gold leaf and intricate designs lends richness to these paintings, which is unique to this style.
The Materials used are Photo mount, Drawing Paper, Arabic gum, Water Colors & Poster Colors, Lead Powder, Gumbos, Pure Mysore Gold Leaf.
Mysore art history & technic
India is a land of rich cultural heritage – the Mysore Style of traditional painting being one of them. This is an ancient art dating back to the 13th Century where it flourished under the royal patronage of the Mysore Kings. (Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka, India).
‘Traditional Painting’ connotes a continuity of time-honored practice based on ancient concepts, themes and rules of paintings. The subject matter figure in most cases are mythological depicting important episodes from the epics. The use of real gold leaf and intricate designs lends richness to these paintings, which is unique to this style.
The Materials used are Photo mount, Drawing Paper, Arabic gum, Water Colors & Poster Colors, Lead Powder, Gumbos, Pure Mysore Gold Leaf.
