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Figurative art is a form of painting in which actual objects feature on the canvas. These elements could be humans or any other object. This form of artistry has been explored and is still being done by the art enthusiasts. They have showcased diverse styles and tastes encompassing the social scenario, personal experiences or an imaginary situation. Artists such as world renowned Amrita Sher-Gil have been lauded over the globe for their inexplicable works in the Figurative Art section. Even the legendary artist Raja Ravi Verma's painting can also be termed as a figurative art of India.

Most of the Indian school of paintings can be accommodated under the figurative art forms. The diferent schools of art in India are Mural Paintings, Miniature Paintings, Madhubani Paintings, Pahari Painting, Mughal Painting, Rajput Painting, Mithila Painting, Folk Painting, Gond Painting, Pichwai Painting, Patachitra Painting , Marble Painting, Silk Painting, Oil Painting, Mysore Painting, Warli Painting, Phad Painting and Kerala Mural Paintings.

These different schools have been well lauded in the world over and almost all the galleries house these paintings. The figurative art galleries do not limit themselves till conventional art forms and also fit in the abstract paintings into their choices. Foreigners have shown great interest in all these forms for quite long.

The Father of Indian Contemporary Art, Abanindranath Tagore has inspired many of the artists of varied ages. This form has been related to the lifestyles and geographical history of different regions. For instance, the Madhubani paintings, mostly done by the village women showcase the rural life of the region Madhubani along with paintings of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. Similarly, the Rajasthan paintings has been revolving around the tough life of the region through story telling creative of the wars that the people have fought at varied times.

Each of these art forms has an essence connectable to the periods when they were brought to practice. The Mughal paintings have a typical Indo- Islamic style and influence. Off-late glass painting has found great encouragement with the above schools being put to creativity on the medium of glass. Many forts and palaces in the country are witness to such great works which have great historical value added to them. The eastern side of the nation has also given fantastic inputs in the art forms of the nation. Batik art form, a heritage found in Odisha, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu has even taken its road into the fashion world.

All these art forms have at countless instances inspired the artisans of the nation and the world alike. The vast ranges of Indian paintings under different heads have shown evolutions in ideations. These timeless art pieces still mesmerize many. The arts forms with different product variations have taken the Internet by a rage and are hot cakes in the markets. The Indian life and its grandeur still hold great artistic value and the same are being cherished by the art enthusiasts all around the world. The golden sparrow of the world is such in terms of more than mere gold and gems - the intangible gold can never be lost neither will it be ever.