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In the backdrop of World Art Day (April 15), we speak with Mamta Nainy, who has written a book that weaves in various forms, styles and works of painters, all adding to the richness of our cultural heritage If you want to learn more about Indian art — ‘From cave to contemporary paintings’ and all that comes in between like Ajanta-Ellora murals, Mughal miniatures, Tanjore paintings, folk and tribal art, then A Brush with Indian Art, can be your guide. Published by Puffin Books and written by Mamta Nainy, the book is intended for school kids, but has lessons and information nuggets that could impress the adults too. Written simply and lucidly and illustrated wonderfully (Aniruddha Mukherjee), A Brush with... has also put together art works of masters and various styles that are still surviving in different parts of the country. Nainy, who is a consulting editor with Katha, takes us into the world of doodles, sketches, drawings and paintings... Your bio mentions that you dood...