From the Patrons to the Market A Journey of Art

India has a highly developed culture of art which led to a long tradition of patronage for art. In ancient India art was flourished under the patronage of Kings. They gave patronage for many forms of arts like painting, wall painting, sculptures, architecture etc. Till early nineteenth century king was only prime buyer for the artists. Most of the kings in history bought art for art sake only. It was the emotional and social value those counted for king while paying for art. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, rural artists settled in the city (Calcutta) in search of a new market. Most of these artists were once artists of the court. Artists were trying hard to find his market, patron and then India's independence in 1947 forever changed the market of art for artist. Market for art which was starting and ending up only in the court of king, it is now ending up only on internationals. Now the artist has many ways to go. Galleries, auctions and collectors play important role to build art market. Many positive things gradually making art market strong in India. It is real picture now that world art market is finding its business in the country. According to market statistics in next two years Indian art market will achieve its new heights.