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Glass Painting- Wonderful Art Work

Painting on glass is gradually becoming a very interesting hobby among both young and adults. It is a remarkable art form where the combination of the medium and the painting itself leaves one dazzled. The unique aspect of glass painting is the medium which offers the painter the "light" effect which no other medium can do. Glass painting was widely used in medieval Europe when Gothic churches and other institutions made remarkable use of glass paintings. Glass painting in India: Glass painting in India is a relatively new art form. It arrived in Gujarat during the 18th century when the Chinese merchants settled along the coastal regions of Gujarat. People were soon influenced by the art of glass painting and began to internalize by adding Indian ethos and culture. Themes were very Indian like Radha Krishna Leelas and mythological characters. Materials required for glass painting : If you are making glass painting at home then, to begin with you need the ...