CONTENTS: Preface, ** The Folk and Tribal Art of India, ** Journey of Mithila Paintings from Mud Walls to Museums, ** With Great Hope and Passion, ** Crafts and Textiles of Mithila Evolved by Women, ** Introduction, ** The Three Schools of Mithila Painting as per the Community and Technique Used.: * Sita Devi, * Maha Sundari Devi, * Anmana Devi, * Godavari Dutta, * Baua Devi, * Gopal Saha, * Krishnanand Jha, * Bala Dutta & Godavari Dutta, * Bimala Dutta, * Shashikala Devi, * Urmila Devi Paswan, * Dulari Devi, * Uttam Prasad Pasman, * Chandrakala Devi, * Pushpa Kumari, * Pradyuman Kumar, * Puja Jha, * Manisha Jha, * Meera Devi, List of Paintings, Bibliography.