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what is the name of the Asian pictures that are painted on leaves? And grow older as the leaf decays?
I have seen only one of these paintings ever. But it was a painting of a mans face on a leaf. As the years have gone on the mans face grows older as the leaf decays. It is pretty amazing. But what is this technique called? And where can I get one?
Hi! I believe this type of miniature art is sometimes referred to as Rajput or Mughal painting. A website that displays numerous pictures of this beautiful art, has this to say about it:
"This is leaf art, a delicate work of art from India. This beautiful art originated in the southern India (Kerala). Its done on dry Peepal (Ficus religiosa) leaves. It's a sacred tree to both Hindus as well as Buddhists.
Its one of the oldest form of art, which shows the creativity & perfection of the artists. Though now only a few artists throughout the world are left who practice this leaf art."
http://www.crookedbrains.net/2008/01/paintings-on-leaves.html
Further research reveals the origin of this leaf art dates far back in history, and this is where the names, Rajput and Mughal originate:
From the 9th century, important schools of manuscript illumination flourished in the Buddhist monasteries of eastern India and in the Jain temples of western India. The subjects were religious and scriptural. Paintings were inscribed on palm leaves until the introduction of paper in the 14th century.
The oldest known Hindu texts date from the second half of the 15th century and relate to the Jain manuscript tradition. Hindu myths and epics were the subjects of these early works, produced in northern India. By the early 16th century, a new style had arisen that illustrated secular as well as religious themes.
In the courts of the pre-Mughal Muslim Sultanates, both the styles and the themes of painting combined the Islamic tradition of Persian painting and an indigenous sensibility.
More information regarding the history of Rajput and Mughal art may be found at this link:
http://www.askasia.org/features/AsianArt/other.indian.painting.htm
Thanks for asking this question. Best wishes!
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