Kalighat painting developed in 19th-century colonial Kolkata around the Kalighat Kali Temple, where migrating patua artists adapted their traditional skills to meet the demands of urban pilgrims. Using paper and water-based colours instead of scrolls, they created quick, affordable images, initially focusing on religious themes and later incorporating social and contemporary subjects. This evolution and reformation reflect a blend of rural tradition and urban influence, making Kalighat painting a significant transitional art form in Indian visual culture.
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