The magnificence of Jaipur paintings is recognized world-wide. The royal palaces are decorated with beautiful eye catching paintings. Captivating paintings retreat spectators to erstwhile era. The paintings in the royal palaces portray the extravagance, once enjoyed by Maharajas and Maharanis.

The art of painting started budding during the reign of the Maharajas. The artisans of that era were highly endowed, and were responsible to beautify the regal palaces so exclusively that they still captivate eyes.

The empires demolished but, the art still prevails in the blood of the natives, from centuries. Paintings from the erstwhile era portray an amalgamation of Rajasthan and Mughal style.

The history of Rajasthani paintings can be traced back in 18th century, where Rajasthan painting style started taking its shape. The development of this art took place in Jaipur School of Painting. There are various forms of paintings, which can be found in the city generally, like miniature, tanjore, marble, silk, paper work, etc. Numerous painters since generations have been living in Jaipur.

Miniature paintings from Jaipur are known world-wide. The art emerged in Jaipur schools, and showed a lot of Mughal style. However, miniature paintings have been divided into various schools such as Jodhpur, Mewar, etc.

The collection of traditional and contemporary paintings can be glimpsed in Jaipur’s City Palace with a great collection of mind blowing paintings are on display. Jaipur offers specimens of some exclusive frescos and paintings in its vicinity. The palaces and havelis in Rajasthan mesmerize with their splendor, especially the grandeur of Shekhawati region is worth persistent visits.

The art form varies, in different cities of Rajasthan. The art form from Kota, Bundi, Bikaner, Kishangarh, and all are considered quite elite. Jaipur possesses all kinds of paintings.

The modernism has even been adopted by the artisans along with the traditional form of art. The abstract, acrylic on canvas & paper, landscape, lethos, etchings, etc., are available within the city. The traditional paintings are majorly based on deities.