The fact that art has always been one of the most efficient mediums to adorn living spaces cannot be denied. Be it the courtroom of a King or the mud-house of a commoner, paintings and sculptures have always been the most sought after medium to decorate the walls. While artists were commissioned by royals to paint their portraits, women in rural India used to hand-paint the walls of their mud homes with beautiful patterns. From then to now, the popularity of art has not died down. The tradition of using art in homes has continued, only the form has changed. Now, art is easily available and accessible to masses. People don’t paint patterns on their walls; they buy paintings and sculptures from markets and place them artistically to heighten the visual effect in their homes.



It is a common perception that art is meant to adorn personal spaces and homes. People tend t...

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