What unique painting style is Thanjavur known for?
Mughal Painting
Tanjore Painting
Madhubani Painting
Pattachitra Painting
Answer
Thanjavur is home to Tanjore painting, a unique painting style native to the region. These paintings are characterized by rich, flat and vivid colors, simple iconic composition, glittering gold foils overlaid on delicate but extensive gesso work and inlay of glass beads and pieces or very rarely precious and semi-precious gems.
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