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Dots 2 Art:Exploring Indian Madhubani Art From The Backyard Of Australian Dot Painting

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While conducting a recent research, an interesting fact came to the fore- that of use and prominence of ‘dots’ in paintings- both in Aboriginal arts as well as in Indian Madhubani paintings. As we know, Madhubani paintings have its origin in the ancient historical city of Mithila. Mithila is geographically located in North of India and had political and cultural connections with its adjoining states in Central India (Gondwana region-inhabited by the Gonds) from where it is believed the ancient migrations from India to Australia took place thousands of years ago2. Dots 2 Art: Exploring Indian Madhubani Art From The Backyard Of Australian Dot Painting, is thus a quest to unravel interesting facts on the above subject by digging a few thousand years of historical details and evidences. Was there ever a confluence of these two ancient and totemic art forms? Our quest to connect the dots took us to many places....spanning continents. As a noted Madhubani artist says, "The dots... they are everywhere; Connecting them gives the context- a philosophy, a perspective, which endures and renders the power of unitary initiatives and their appearance- as a collective power..." On one hand, we were guided by established facts and scientific evidences; while, on the other hand, we were intrigued by possibilities... ...As one noted contemporary Australian Aboriginal artist says, "....I did not know much about the Indian Madhubani art form although I find the similarities to Aboriginal dot art technique, the symbolism and celebration behind the art form uncanny".... For more details please visit- http://www.aei4eia.com.au/dots2arts.html Music Sources include: Wheel of Karma (Audionautrix)