Educational Relevance of Fresco Paintings in Higher Education with Special Reference to Shekhawati Region

Art is everywhere. Shekhawati is the heart of Rajasthan. In Shekhawayti region Fresco painting is also a type of art. In Shekhawati region Fresco paintings represent an important cultural and artistic heritage. This region is renowned for its rich and colourful tradition of wall paintings created using fresco and fresco-secco techniques. In this paper researcher try to understand the relevance of relevance of fresco paintings in higher education with special reference to Shekhawati region and its influence on higher education focusing on their possible for pedagogy, curriculum integration, and interdisciplinary learning. The Shekhawati frescoes, found in havelis, temples, and public spaces, depict themes ranging from folklore and mythology to colonial modernity and social life, making them valuable visual texts for higher education. This paper also tries to study the existing literature related to the concept, use and challenges of Shekhawati fresco paintings in higher education across disciplines such as fine arts, art history, cultural studies, architecture, conservation, and heritage management in universities and colleges. It shows how the study of Shekhawati frescoes helps experiential learning by combining practical artistic systems with theoretical understanding of pigments, lime plaster chemistry, materials, and historical background. Furthermore, the review highpoints the role of these fresco paintings in enhancing students’ visual literacy, critical analysis, creativity, and cultural awareness. In this paper researcher also discusses the significance of Shekhawati frescoes in heritage education and studies related to conservation, underlining their importance in preserving indigenous art traditions through academic engagement. Challenges such as inadequate institutional support, limited field-based learning opportunities, Curriculum Constraints, Lack of Specialized Faculty and the declining condition of frescoes are critically examined in this conceptual based study. NEP 2020 promote this kind of education. The review concludes that the systematic inclusion of Shekhawati fresco paintings in higher education curricula can enrich art education, promote interdisciplinary scholarship, and contribute to the preservation and revitalization of this unique regional heritage and support and it can become a milestone in achieving the vision of a Viksit India. Keywords Shekhawati Fresco Paintings, Higher Education, Art Education, Curriculum Integration, Experiential Learning, Cultural Heritage