A Study Of Kalamkari Scroll Paintings In Particular And Temple Murals In Andhra Pradesh-A Structural Analysis.

The Kalamkari scroll narratives originated from Andhra Pradesh, the southern part of India, and they bear the characteristics of traditional mural renditions as evident in the temples of the region. The study objective was to comprehend the history and artistic evolution of hand-painted Kalamkari from mural art. The Kalamkari scroll narratives are known as the wall hangings or the backdrops of temples, and they present the Hindu mythological renderings of the primary deities. The probe focuses on the analysis of the artistic and narrative styles of Kalamkari scrolls and temple murals. The similarities are assessed through formalistic analysis and structural features are ascertained to cement the hypothesis that Kalamkari scroll painting is a direct offshoot of the temple mural tradition of southern India's Andhra Pradesh. The study treads on the plasticity of the imagery, narratives, iconography, and didactic text that accompany the art forms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]