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UID:134@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
DTSTART:20260218T083000Z
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URL:https://chanakyauniversity.edu.in/events/evolution-of-art-and-architec
 ture-in-bengal-from-the-sindhu-sarasvati-period-to-the-modern-day/
SUMMARY:Special Guest Lecture on 'Evolution of Art and Architecture in
 Bengal – from the Sindhu-Sarasvati Period to the Modern Day.'
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker\n\nHalley Goswami\, trained as an advocate\,
 has devoted himself to classical painting\, working to revive many lost
 artistic traditions of Bengal and other regions. Deeply inspired by
 India’s purāṇas\, classical literature\, history\, and folklore\, his
 artwork reflects the essence of Indianculture. In addition to being a
 painter\, he is a scholar of Indian history and culture and a motivational
 speaker who regularly conducts classes on the philosophy of Ramakrishna and
 Vivekananda. His areas of expertise also include the history and
 development of Bengal’s art\, the Gauḍīya-vaiṣṇava tradition\,
 ritual practices\, and Bengal’s role in resisting foreign
 invasions.\nAbstract \nBengal boasts a rich legacy of architecture\,
 sculpture\, and painting that dates back to the Sindhu–Sarasvati
 civilisation. Classical Bengali art reached its zenith under the Pala-Sena
 rulers\; however\, much of it has been lost over time due to repeated
 invasions and social upheavals. The surviving examples\, though few\,
 testify to the refined artistry and sophisticated iconography of that era.
 In subsequent centuries\, Bengal witnessed the flourishing of terracotta
 temples and the tradition of Patachitra\, both of which became important
 vehicles of artistic expression. The 19th and 20th centuries marked another
 significant phase with the emergence of the Bengal School\, led by pioneers
 such as Abanindranath Tagore and Nandalal Bose. Drawing inspiration from
 the Ajanta murals and various Indian and international styles\, the
 movement revitalized artistic practice. Its distinctive wash technique\,
 expressive line work\, nuanced use of colour\, and mastery of light and
 shadow infused new vitality into classical forms. The proposed talk
 explores the evolution of Bengal’s art from its earliest known
 manifestations to the present day\, while also examining the revival and
 reinterpretation of classical idioms in modern times.
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CATEGORIES:Indian Knowledge Systems
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