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Sri Lankans have an affinity towards art and culture.Sri Lanka Artis thus quite contemporary with the people being artistic. They have taste for art and architecture.Art of Sri Lankansalso include music and dance, which has maintained its heritage. Since the people in Sri Lanka are extremely fond of art,Art in Sri Lankagets quite importance.

Sri Lankan Art has a touch of the nature and elements of wild life in it. However it is also influenced by Buddhism. The paintings show the tradition and culture vividly with an inclination towards religious beliefs. The folk dance and folk music are much related to each other and the dance is completely based on the music.

Paintings ofSri Lanka Artinclude wall paintings, cave paintings, modern art, oil paintings and a lot more. Sri Lankans, specially the artists have their own connotations attached to their artworks. The work is passed on from generation to generation. Thus the heritage maintained in the art.

Kandyan dancing is one of Sri Lanka's traditional dances, which is also a part of their important festivals and occasions. Apart from this, there are Sbaragamuwa dances, Pahatharata dance and Wanni Dances, which are quite famous. However the blend of Buddhist culture into that of Sri Lanka's is what makesSri Lanka Artdistinct and attractive.