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Solias Mendis : ウィキペディア英語版 | Solias Mendis
Walimuni Solias Mendis (June 17, 1897 – September 1, 1975) was a renowned Sri Lankan artist primarily known for his temple paintings, accomplished in a neo-classical style.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Leading temple artist )〕 A native of Mahawewa, Madampe,Halawatha in Sri Lanka,second of seven boys in the family, Mendis was intended by his parents to become an Ayurveda Physician, but he was drawn to art. In his early years, he worked and trained alongside his uncle Memonis Silva, himself a master painter.〔 Once accomplished himself, he began painting murals in Buddhist temples.〔 Later such as Rannasgalla Vihara and Maddepola Vihara.The Buddhist monks and devotees who saw magnificent style decided to call him to paint in Kelani vihara .In order to increase his skills Mendis visited India to examine the works of Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Bagh Caves and Sarnath, which inspired him to mingle the techniques of Indian Buddhist art with the traditions of Sinhalese classical art, eschewing the then prevalent European traditions.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY BUDDHIST PAINTINGS )〕 At around the age of 30, he undertook a twenty-year project to complete the Kelaniya Vihara murals.His style was unique ,from graceful brush strokes to perspective. ==References==
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