Question

what are the different styles of madhubani art?

Answer 1

Answer:

Madhubani (Mithila) Painting -

History, Designs & Artists But today, these five different styles have been merged by contemporary artists. The themes used in these paintings often revolve around Hindu deities like Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga and Saraswati. Also, heavenly bodies like the Sun and the Moon often form the centerpiece of Madhubani paintings.There are three styles of Madhubani painting - Kachni (only line work, usually monochrome), Bharni (the subjects are filled with solid color) and Godhana (the figures appear in concentric circles on parallel lines).

Answer 2

Madhubani art  styles:

1. Bharni, Katchni
2. Tantrik
3. Godna
4. Kohbar

In the 1960s Bharni, Kachni and Tantrik styles were mainly done by Brahman and Kayashth women, who are 'upper caste' women in India and Nepal. Their themes were mainly religious and they depicted Gods and Goddesses, plants and animals in their paintings. People of lower castes included aspects of their daily life and symbols, story of Raja Shailesh [guard of village] and much more, in their paintings.