Indian modern art paintings have become collectors’ items

A world without art is unimaginable as paintings fill our lives with colors, moods and atmosphere. As Leonardo da Vinci put it ‘painting is poetry that is seen’ and it’s true that an artist’s creativity finds expression through his art. India has always been a center of art and culture and its ancient monuments and architecture and paintings are proof of this.
Indian art has always been renowned and Indian modern art paintings have now become much sought-after on both the national and international scene with prices running into millions. Modern Indian artists have transformed the traditional design elements of paintings into something more in keeping with the modern times and are representative of the present times. Indian modern art paintings effortlessly combine India’s tribal and folk art traditions with modern aspirations while retaining the Indian essence and spirit.
Indian modern art paintings have been much influenced by European modernism while simultaneously incorporating traditional art and iconography. These paintings reflect the newfound expressions of creative freedom in modern India. The artist seeks to remain true to his heritage while craving creative freedom. Indian art is getting very famous and people from across the globe are interested in seeing Indian modern art paintings. Some of the modern Indian artists have become so famous that they fetch astronomical amounts in the international art auctions. These auctions featuring Indian modern art paintings have become a regular affair abroad and works of these artists are well displayed on online art galleries.
Indian modern art paintings by famous artists include those of Raja Ravi Verma, Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranarth Tagore, Jamini Roy, MF Hussain, S.H. Raza, Jogen Chodhury, F.N. Souza, Alok Bal, Subodh Gupta, Atul Dodiya, Amrita Shergill and Sudhanshu Sutar. Raja Ravi Verma is renowned for bringing alive Indian mythological scenes and rural life on his canvases. Rabindranath picked up a paintbrush only when in his 60s but what a prolific output he managed to have and his sketches and paintings now command astonishingly high prices at art auctions. His works depict incredible shapes, elves and landscapes which show amazing synchronization and balance.
Abanindranarth Tagore’s works is somewhat a continuation of his uncle Rabindranath’s works and his style has been described as ‘expression without parallel’. Amrita Shergill linked both Indian and European influences in her art but the heart of her oils remained Indian. MF Hussain put Indian modern art paintings on the world map and each of these artists were instrumental in ushering in a new era of modern Indian art.
Online art auction houses give equal opportunity to everyone wishing to pick up any of the famous modern Indian artists. Many of them will have a wide range of Indian modern art paintings to offer to art collectors, buyers, art investors or private collectors. Online catalogs will have a comprehensive list of all types of paintings by different artists and many online art galleries also offer bulk supplies to corporate offices, decorators, property developers etc. Indian modern art paintings can add elegance to any room.


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