Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting

Assam Majuli manuscript paintings emphasize symmetry and dynamic group movements, with flat, flat scenes and monochrome backgrounds. The art of painting in Assam flourished under Neo-Vaisnavism under Sankaradeva, who introduced polychrome paintings on Sanchipat or tulapat, which also contained written descriptions. The art of painting can be attributed to the evolution of worship of religious scripture, which was practiced in the altars of each satra and domestic chapels of households in Assam. Sankaradeva was also a master painter, possessing extensive knowledge of book illustration and painting.