Kangra Style

Kangra Style Painting
Kangra painting is a refined and lyrical school of Indian miniature art that flourished in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh during the 18th and 19th centuries. Emerging as a distinctive style under the patronage of Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra (1775-1823), it represents the pinnacle of Pahari (hill) painting tradition.
Distinctive Characteristics:
Subject Matter: Kangra paintings predominantly depict themes from Hindu mythology, particularly the romantic tales of Radha and Krishna, the Ramayana, the Bhagavata Purana, and the Gita Govinda. They also beautifully capture the concept of Nayika (heroine) and the changing seasons through Baramasa (twelve months) series.