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Because of the usage of gold wash for details
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Tanjore paintings are known for their extravagant depictions of deities using vibrant colours and gaudy embellishments, especially gold foil. Though the artform has undergone various changes over the years, it continues to be popular with lovers of art even today, and inspires many artists with its truly...
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Tanjore paintings are known for their extravagant depictions of deities using vibrant colours and gaudy embellishments, especially gold foil. Though the artform has undergone various changes over the years, it continues to be popular with lovers of art even today, and inspires many artists with its truly Indian style.These sets were called albums or album paintings. They were collections of “native” or “Indian” subjects, painted in a manner that appealed to English sensibilities and tastes. The usual subjects of deities and episodes from Hindu mythology were joined in by others which piqued the interest of the English, like fairs, ceremonies, festivals, caste occupations and Indian flora and fauna read less
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Tanjore painting is very costly bcoz it's a traditional art form in India..and this painting made from pure gold leaf and stone..
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The purity and quality of the gold foil significantly influence the overall cost. Higher-carat gold foils not only enhance the richness of the artwork's appearance but also contribute to a heightened sense of opulence. It reflects the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail inherent in Tanjore...
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The purity and quality of the gold foil significantly influence the overall cost. Higher-carat gold foils not only enhance the richness of the artwork's appearance but also contribute to a heightened sense of opulence. It reflects the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail inherent in Tanjore paintings. read less
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