Tag: Bengal
The Harbinger of Modern Indian Art: The Artistic Vision of Gaganendranath Tagore
“What profoundly attracted me was the uniqueness of his creation, a lively curiosity in his...
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From oral to visual: The transmission of Mangal Kavya through multimodel folk art in Bengal
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Mangal Kavya, a genre of religious narrative poetry that emerged...
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The Bengal School of Art: A form of protest
Bengal School of Art was the movement that arose directly or indirectly due to the...
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Thakurmar Jhuli: A Culmination of Cultural Symbolism and Fantasy
Folktales form an integral part for the creation of perspectives, mainly inspired by the...
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Gaudiya Nritya: The Classical Gem of Bengal
Introduction Gaudiya Nritya is one of the classical yet underrated gems of Bengal’s cultural heritage....
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The Babu Culture through the perspective of Kalighat Paintings
Introduction The Babu was addressed with the prefix of ‘mister’ or ‘sir,’ a symbol of...
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Tagore and Melody : Emergence and Propulsion of Rabindra Sangeet, West Bengal
Introduction Rabindranath Tagore , the world famous Noble Laureate, is the propounder of an independent...
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GLIMMERING LEGACY : THE TIMELESS BEAUTY OF GOLD JEWELRY OF BENGAL
Introduction Bengal jewelry occupies a special niche in the vast canvas of artistic and cultural...
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KORIAL KALEIDOSCOPE : THE TIMELESS CHARM OF BENGAL’S ICONIC SAREE
Introduction When you think of elegance and tradition in the Bengali culture, the Korial saree...
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DHANIAKHALI TAANT : BENGAL’S TIMELESS WEAVE OF SIMPLICITY AND SOPHISTICATION
Handloom weaving of Bengal is an art embossed with the heritage of craftsmanship and the...
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Kantha Embroidery: A Stitch in Time from West Bengal
Roots and Threads: The Tree of Life Motif in Kantha Embroidery “Sewn into soft,...
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SHOLAPITH : THE WHITE MAGIC OF BENGAL’S HERBAL IVORY
Sholapith, commonly alluded to as ‘herbal ivory’, is a traditional craft deeply embedded in the...
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CANVAS OF LIFE : A JOURNEY THROUGH THE KALIGHAT PATACHITRA TRADITION
Introduction Kalighat Patachitra, commonly known as Kalighat painting, is a distinctive form of Indian art...
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GOHONA BORI : BENGAL’S TIMELESS TRADITION OF EDIBLE ART
Introduction Gohona Bori or Goyna Bori is a sophisticated culinary art of Bengal which combines...
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Bengal’s Stiched Story – The Kantha Chronicles
The essence of fabrics and clothes has always concurred to be a symbol. Especially in...
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The Folk Art of Alpona: The Journey of a Thousand-Year-Old Art Form
“Alpona” is a traditional art form originating from Bengal, widely practiced in the eastern regions...
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Bangles of Tradition: The Historical Legacy of Shakha Pola
Shakha Pola bangles are traditional ornaments deeply rooted in the cultural and religious heritage of...
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