The Shiva Paintings are a set of paintings that depict the Hindu god Shiva. They were traditionally painted on the walls of Hindu temples and palaces, but now they are also found on cloth and other media. There is a number of different styles in which these paintings are done, including miniatures, frescoes and large formats. The most famous of these is the Chola style, which is typically characterized by a distinctive outline. drawing, a gold leaf background and elaborate floral scrollwork. Chola style paintings in particular are said to have their origins with the 8th century Chola dynasty of Tamil Nadu south India. The term "chola" refers to the Tamil culture of southern India and Karnataka, which started around 630 AD. This style grew in popularity during this period, as evidenced by the inscriptions on temples built primarily in that time period which describe themselves as belonging to one or another of these artists. Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction and the h...
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