Raja Ravi Varma was an influential Indian painter who brought Indian mythology to life through his vibrant and realistic artworks.
Overview
Notable Works
Legacy And Recognition
Influence On Indian Art
Early Life And Education
Impact On Popular Culture
Representation Of Mythology
Controversies And Criticisms
Artistic Style And Techniques
Raja Ravi Varma Press And Prints
The Mahabharata
The Ramayana
Art History
Reflections
Attention
European
Thought
People
Poster
India
๐จ Raja Ravi Varma was one of India's most famous painters, known for his colorful and detailed artworks.
๐ He was born in Kerala in 1848 into a royal family.
๐ As a child, he displayed incredible talent for drawing and learned to paint from his uncle.
๐ His paintings are famous for their realism and vibrant use of oil paints.
๐ก Some of his notable works include 'Lady with the Lamp' and 'Shakuntala'.
๐ His lithographs helped make art accessible to a wider audience in India.
โจ He had a special love for Indian mythology, painting stories from texts like the Mahabharata.
๐ญ In 1894, he established the Raja Ravi Varma Press to produce and sell lithographs of his work.
๐ฌ His art significantly influenced Indian movies and popular culture.
๐ Raja Ravi Varma is often considered the 'Father of Modern Indian Art'.
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