Abstract
The various media experimented with and some experiences have been discussed. The difference between traditional animal art (where religious and anecdotal insinuation, decoration and function are the onus) and wildlife art (where exactness to the natural form is the catchword) has been reiterated. The present schools of wildlife art (American and European) have been touched upon and so has the theory of our fascination for wildlife art.
Highlights
India has a significant history of art, and animal motifs have always been part of its culture: from the time of the Mohenjendaro and Harappa civilizations (Grigson 1977; Pati & Parpola 1987–1999), through the times of the ancient kingdoms (Walter 1958; Anselm & Hermann 1965; Asher & Spink 1989), to the medieval and Mughal period (Beach 1987, 1992; McKibben 1994), and even to this day
The striking divide between animal art for decorative and other purposes, and wildlife art is obvious within the Mughal School (1526–1857) itself
Nurud-din Salim Jehangir (1569–1627) can be considered to be the patron of the first wildlife artists in India, and as he himself was proficient with brush and pen, can be credited with being among the first wildlife artists in the country
Summary
Date of publication (online): 26 April 2011 Date of publication (print): 26 April 2011 ISSN 0974-7907 (online) | 0974-7893 (print). Since 1997 he has been involved in full time conservation and has undertaken wildlife surveys in the Kaliveli region and Adyar wetland complex. His main sphere of interest is the natural history of the Indian Eagle Owl Bubo bengalensis. S. Joss Brooks established Pitchandikulam, a forest community in Auroville, and was one of the pioneers of reestablishing the indigenous coastal vegetation of this region. Joss Brooks established Pitchandikulam, a forest community in Auroville, and was one of the pioneers of reestablishing the indigenous coastal vegetation of this region He is the lead consultant to the prestigious Government of Tamil Nadu’s Tholkappia Poonga eco-restoration project in Adyar, Chennai. Author Contribution: MER prepared the manuscript with inputs from JB
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