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Madhubani is a very old form of folk art. During festivals and happy occasions, Madhubani paintings are made in the courtyards and walls of the houses of Madhubani which is a well-known district of one of the states of India named-

Madhubani is a very old form of folk art. During festivals and happy occasions, Madhubani paintings are made in the courtyards and walls of the houses of Madhubani which is a well-known district of one of the states of India named- Correct Answer <span style="">Bihar</span>

Concept:

India is known to be a boiling pot of art and culture with every region having its own traditional artform or painting.

Explanation:

About Madhubani painting:

  • Mithila painting, popularly known as Madhubani art.
  • It is from the district of the same name in Bihar and is now well-known all over the world.
  • The colours used in Madhubani paintings are usually derived from plants and other natural sources.
  • Women usually paint their homes to celebrate festivals and the theme of the painting can be varied from nature to myths.
  • Women decorate the nuptial chamber and the inner walls of their homes to celebrate festivals.
  • The return of Ram from exile and Krishna playing with gopis are the preferred subject matter.
  • Artists often show scenes of nature, an abundant harvest, tantric images of snake worship, and even city scenes if they have visited one.
  • The United Nations in India decided to display Indian folk paintings for the eighth Millenium Development Goals programme.
  • For which Madhubani artists Satya Narain and Moti Karn created a beautiful expression of prevention of child mortality.
  • They showed it by showing how elephants and other animals protect their young ones.

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Thus, Madhubani is a traditional art form named after a village in the state of Bihar.​Additional Information

Other states and their traditional art forms:

States

Traditional artform

Odisha

Patachitra

Rajasthan

Kavad art

Maharashtra

Warli art

Tamil Nadu

Tanjore painting

West Bengal

Jharnapatachitra
Andhra Pradesh Kalamkari painting

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