Indian Folk Art: Pithora & Gond Paintings

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Pithora art?

  • Central theme of flora and fauna
  • Depiction of Krishna and village deities
  • Use of dots, fine lines, dashes, and geometric shapes
  • Use of vibrant colors like blue and purple (correct)

Who are the primary practitioners of Pithora art?

  • Gond and Pradhan tribes (correct)
  • Both A and B
  • Rathwa tribe
  • Bhil and Bhilala tribes

What is the significance of the 'Badvo'?

  • The Badvo is the head priest who officiates the Pithora rituals (correct)
  • The Badvo is the female priest who conducts rituals related to the Pithora art
  • The Badvo is an artist who helps paint the Pithora art
  • The Badvo is a revered elder who guides the artists in the art of Pithora painting.

Which of the following is true about the preparation of the wall surface for Pithora painting?

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What is the significance of the 'Koochi'?

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Flashcards

Pithora

A tribal painting style practiced by Bhils and Bhilala in MP and Rathwas in Gujarat, honoring Baba Pithora.

Gond Art

Art form by the Gond tribe, known for its vibrant colors and themes of flora and fauna.

Materials Used in Gond Art

Colors are made from natural materials: black clay, ramraj soil, lime, geru soil, and cow dung for various shades.

Unique Features of Gond Art

Gond paintings use dots, fine lines, and are borderless, often depicting themes of Krishna and village deities.

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Pithora Painting Brush

Brush used in Pithora painting made from branches of the Tesu or Palash tree.

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Study Notes

Pithora Painting

  • Originating in Madhya Pradesh (Bhils & Bhilala) and Gujarat (Rathwas)
  • Dedicated to Baba Pithora
  • Practiced by male painters
  • Painting walls plastered with clay and dung (done by unmarried girls)
  • Use branches from Tesu or Palash trees for brushes

Gond Painting

  • Dravidian origin (Kond – Green Mountains)
  • Gond communities call themselves Koi or Koiture
  • Primarily found in Amarkantak region (Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh)
  • Practiced by Gond and Pradhan tribes of Mandla
  • Stylistically similar to Australian Aboriginal art
  • Central theme depicts Krishna and village deities; also features flora and fauna
  • Employ dots, fine lines, dashes, and geometric shapes
  • Paintings lack defined borders
  • Utilize various natural pigments: black clay/coal for black, ramraj soil for yellow/light green, chuui soil/lime for white, geru soil for red, and cow dung for brown colors
  • Use koochi brush for application

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