Tag: Bengal Art
Folk as Modern: Exploring the Aesthetic Language of Jamini Roy
Imagine a man from 1930s Calcutta who walks away from oil paints, European techniques, and...
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Kalighat paintings
The early nineteenth century saw the emergence of the Kalighat painting style in Calcutta. As...
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Threads of Bengal: The Story of Tant Sarees
Textiles are a significant turning point in the evolution of civilisation and culture, and they...
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Jatra: The Heart of Bengal’s Folk Theatre
The wide range of Indian theatre and the political effect it has are what make...
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Threads of Tradition: Exploring the Art of Jamdani Weaving
Jamdani represents one of the finest and most ancient methods of weaving, originating in the...
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Silk Narratives: Exploring the Rich Legacy of Baluchari Sarees
Handloom weaving is a significant domestic industry in India that is primarily associated with rural...
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Clay and Spirit: Kumartuli’s Living Tradition
The months of September and October in West Bengal are auspicious. This is the time...
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Sacred Patterns: The Tradition of Alpona in West Bengal
The state of society is reflected in traditional practice. Floor designs are among the most...
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Temples of Bishnupur- where Art meets Devotion
Clay is considered one of the oldest building materials known to mankind after stone. Clay...
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Bankura Horses : the Guardians of Terracotta
Pottery has been known in India since ancient times, dating beyond the Indus Valley Civilisation. Archaeological...
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