Indian Art

Art refers to a product of human's creativity. Manartists of Indian art industry are Amrita Shergil, Ravi
produces a plethora of objects that reflects beauty,Varma, Tyeb Mehta and M.F.Husain. These artists
tradition, culture and emotions with his imaginations,have gained accolades in the international arena.
creativity and artistry. The concept of art wasWith the passage of time art started revolving
originated in India during Indus Valley Civilization andaround the actual life of human beings and became
since then it has revolved around cultural affairs,an asset for investment. Over the last 50 years the
religious beliefs, local needs of Indian people and royalsignificance and demand of the artworks have
lifestyle.increased. Due to this the industry has witnessed a
The Indus Valley Civilization has witnessed the makingsteady increase in the prices and thereby many
of vibrant and exquisite pottery, sculpture andpeople have become keen to invest in flourishing
jewelry. In the later years during the Vedic PeriodIndian art.
some kind of technical expertise was added inPeople are investing in art because art is the only
pottery making, weaving and wood crafting.survival during economic breakdown. Many
Furthermore, the idea and concept of art wasinvestment sectors break down during economic
widespread and during the Gupta Period the craftdownturn and the market rates are at the lowest.
tradition of India showed a major boost. Ajanta andOn the hand, art investment keeps on rising as it has
Ellora is the live example of Indian art and craft.nothing to do with the market shares and prices. Art
Today, the expertise in art and craft have revealedvalues are rising on a high scale and can prove to be
their creativity and craftsmanship in a huge range ofrewarding in the long run.
products like almirah, cabinets, paintings, sculptures,The hidden values like popularity of the artist, history
pots, jewelry, decors, pillars and many more. Apartof the artwork, quality of the work, number of
from these there are many other kinds of art worksexhibitions held by that artist and the previous work
like typography, needlework, patch work, laceof that particular artist should be considered before
making, paper marbling, leather carving, glass blowing,investing in art. These hidden values help an individual
wood burning, miniatures, appliqué and manyto achieve greater returns over a prolonged period
more in various hues, designs and intricate patterns.of time.
These enduring artifacts produced by IndiansIndia is known for its diversity in culture and tradition
captivate the aesthetics of modern man round thethat is highly reflected in various forms of Indian art.
globe.This industry is estimated to be over INR 500 crores
Indian art and craft industry have developed a nichewith an annual growth of 35-40% per year.
on the platform of art and craft. The industryIndian art holds the top position in the art industry of
produces various exclusive art pieces that arethe world. No country can beat the aesthetics and
acclaimed all over the world for its diversity anduniqueness of Indian art and artists.
uniqueness. Some of the most authenticate and true