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40 Best Traditional Kerala Mural paintings from Top artists

The Mural Painting or artwork dates back to the times beyond the pages of history. It is a form of valuable testimony of life from the prehistoric period to today. It is associated with Modern man, who first appeared in Africa around 200,000 BC and began migrating northwards into Europe and Asia sometime after 100,000 BC. From the cave paintings at Lascaux Grottoes in southern France to Bhimbetka Cave painting in India to the street art murals of today, people have been leaving signs of their own existence in many places around the world.

India has a rich tradition of mural wealth. The treatises such as Vishnudharmottara, Silpashastra, Manasollasa, Shilparatna, Narada-Shilpa-shastra and Kashyapa-Shilpa, discuss at length all aspects of painting, including murals. The history of Indian murals starts in ancient and early medieval times, from the 2nd century BC to the 8th – 10th century AD. More than 20 locations around India contain murals from this period, mainly natural caves and rock-cut chambers. The highest achievements of this time are the caves of Ajanta, Bagh, Sittanavasal, Armamalai Cave (Tamil Nadu), Ravan Chhaya rock shelter, Kailasanatha temple in Ellora Caves. We have listed the top 10 beautiful Kerala Mural paintings, just check them out here.

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