Gond tribal art..... figurative works rich in colours.
BackA very highly sophisticated and abstract form of Art works are also produced by the Santhals in India. The Gonds of the Godavari belt, who as a tribe are as old as the Santhals, produce figurative works rich in colours. Gond Tribal Painting is done by Gondi people who live in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh & Orissa. Gondi people pray to various Gods & spirits. These paintings like various other tribal art is done on the walls of the houses. The depiction of their environment in the form of forests, trees, animals, birds is prominent in the paintings. The depiction of their environment in the form of forests, trees, animals, birds is prominent in the paintings. Lord Krishna dancing on the serpent head, part of the Hindu mythology. Beautiful depiction of animals. Black & White Gond paintings from www.indiahandicraftstore.com
Bhajju Shyam's work won a State award in 2001 and today he has illustrated 'The London Jungle Book' by Tara Books.Lovely art form from the tribal forests of Gond. Amazing colours & intricate workmanship makes it a winner.
and now this video clipping brings his latest book" "That's how I see things "by author Sirish Rao and Gond artist Bhajju Shyam.published by TARA publishing.
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Uploaded: January 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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Video Comments:
squeakypall (August 19, 2008 at 3:08 am)
Thanks a lot for sharing this :)
akilakalai (February 5, 2008 at 12:43 pm)
Bhajju is an expertiece in the field who has come out with interesting books.You can contact him through TARA publication.attempt to search and visit through search engine as well it is better you make a trip to the concerned village to have a clear Idea about the art since it is a folk art.All the best
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giuliaffa (February 5, 2008 at 10:07 am)
Hi, we are two students from italy.
We are looking for informations about gond's illustration, but it's really difficoult for us find it.
Me and my friend have to organize a part of exposition for chindren books in Bologna.
We need informations about gond illustration print, gond paint, kind of paper, indian desktop publishing, and what ever you know...
Can you help us?
Thank you really
Giulia and Simona
We are looking for informations about gond's illustration, but it's really difficoult for us find it.
Me and my friend have to organize a part of exposition for chindren books in Bologna.
We need informations about gond illustration print, gond paint, kind of paper, indian desktop publishing, and what ever you know...
Can you help us?
Thank you really
Giulia and Simona