• Parumeeta Sah
• Manoj Tailor

Printmaking made a profound impact on the growth and evolution of Indian art, providing a unique platform for artistic expression and cultural discovery. Printmaking has played a varied role in the development and diversity of Indian art traditions. In the context of Indian art history, printmaking has risen as a transformational medium throughout the colonial period, bringing new methods and aesthetic influences. The introduction of printmaking techniques from the West has enabled Indian artists to combine ancient artistic traditions with contemporary methods, expanding their creative potential. This combination has fostered cross-cultural interactions and has aided the development of a distinct Indian printmaking culture. Printmaking has helped the evolution of Indian art by encouraging artistic innovation, promoting cultural interactions, and democratising access to art. India is evolving as a worldwide artistic hub and printmaking is rising as an important medium for artists to investigate, express, and reinvent the subcontinent's rich cultural past. This paper emphasises printmaking's continues and dynamic history in Indian creative practice by highlighting the works of pioneering printmakers and their effects on following generations of artists. In conclusion, this paper presents a thorough review of how printmaking has influenced the history and diversity of Indian art, reflecting greater changes in society, aesthetics, and cultural identity.

Printmaking, Indian Art, Cultural Identity, Innovation, Artistic Experimentation

"The Influence of Printmaking on the Evolution of Indian Art", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.n251-n256, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504D33.pdf

"The Influence of Printmaking on the Evolution of Indian Art", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppn251-n256, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504D33.pdf