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标题：Mithila Paintings: Women’s Creativity Under Changing Perspectives
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作者：Kailash Kumar Mishra
期刊名称：Indian Folklore Research Journal
出版年度：2003
卷号：1
期号：3
语种：English
出版社：Indian Folklore Research Journal
摘要：The article deals with the history and different styles of Mithila Paintings in the context of the role of women in it. It draws attention to the differences between the traditional wall and floor paintings and the canvas paintings, of modern day. It underlines the contribution of women to the development and popularity of Mithila paintings over many generations, and how they were brought into the painting tradition. It also shows how this painting tradition provided an opportunity to women in the Mithila region to garner additional income for the family when they were challenged by natural calamities such as drought. While describing the present status of the art form, the article calls for an adoption of appropriate measures to retain the tradition in its original form and vigour.