Madhubani style of painting originated in the state of ______.

The correct answer is Bihar.

Key Points

• Madhubani painting is the folk painting of Bihar.
• Jitwarpur village of Madhubani district is the main centre.
• In this painting, the Kohbar (traditional room of the married couple) in the folklore of the Bihar region is drawn as a painting.
• In this style of folk painting, the scenes of Ramayana and the images of Hindu God-Goddesses are depicted on the canvas.
• Mahasundari Devi is a famous artist of Madhubani painting.

Additional Information

• Madhubani painting, also referred to as Mithila Art (as it flourishes in the Mithila region of Bihar), is characterized by line drawings filled in with bright colours and contrasts or patterns.
• This style of painting has been traditionally done by the women of the region, though today men are also involved to meet the demand.
• These paintings are popular because of their tribal motifs and use of bright earthy colours.
• These paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists.
• The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud walls.