Heritage and Folk Traditions · Art History and Culture

Madhubani: Patterns and Folklore

Studying the vibrant colors and intricate borders of Mithila painting from Bihar.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the repetitive patterns in Madhubani art create a sense of rhythm?
  2. 2Why are certain animals and plants featured so often in these paintings?
  3. 3How does the lack of empty space in this style affect the viewer?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Heritage Crafts - Madhubani Art - Class 4
Class: Class 4
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Heritage and Folk Traditions
Period: Art History and Culture

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