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Paintings

Painting is one of the oldest art forms. Since ancient times, painting has been used as a
form of expression of ideas, emotions, and imaginations.

Read the clues and write the names of the traditional paintings. You may use the
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1. ________________ painting has striking geometric
patterns, which are traditionally done on freshly
plastered or mud wall with natural dyes and pigments.

2. _____________ painting is delicate made by using tender
brushwork and elegant figures. Each artwork is filled
with exquisite photographic details.

3. _____________, meaning artwork using a pen, is formed
from two words—pen and work. The artist uses a
bamboo pen or kalam and natural dyes to paint on
cotton or silk fabric.

4. _____________ does not show images of deities or
mythological characters. Instead it is a depiction of the

daily lives and social events of a tribe of Maharashtra.

5. _____________ is a traditional painting of Odisha and
the painting are based on Hindu mythology.

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Pattachitra, Kalamkari, Warli Painting, Madhubani, Miniature

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