The Uttarakhand region of India boasts its own distinctive art forms. These art forms comprise painting, architecture, sculpture and other such aesthetic endeavours. Both the Kumaon and the Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand have contributed largely to the art tradition of the state.
Art in Uttarakhand goes back to the pre-historic times. Kumaon has a particular form of architecture usually called the 'Himadri' style of architecture. Numerous rock paintings from the proto-historic period have been unearthed in Kumaon. Among them, Lakhu Udhiyar and Lwethaap merit attention. ples at Jageshwar, Almora and Katarmal Thal, Baijnath, Someshwar, Dwarahat, Gangolihat, Patal Bhuvaneshwar, Marsoli are classic specimens of the regional style, corresponding to post Gupta architecture. Besides architecture, the art of Kumaon also displays a characteristic style of sculpture.
The Pahari Kalam form of painting also developed in Kumaon, observed in the Himalayan areas. The Mughal school of Miniature Painting metamorphosed into the Garhwal School of Painting.The best examples of Garhwal painting are found at the University Museum in Srinagar, Garhwal, besides sculptures and archaeological finds.
Uttarkhand also has a great tradition of folk arts and crafts. While Aipens and peeths are the major folk painting forms, the wall paintings also form a distinct tradition within the art of Uttarakhand. Clay idols, woolen works, metal works and wood carving all have their distinct places within the milieu of Uttarakhand's art scene.
Other traditional art forms of uttarakhand includes clay idols (dikaras) and wooden casks. Uttarakhand art includes gold,silver,copper and brass ornaments using ancient designs and patterns which are thousands of years old.
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