Kolkata | 05.10.2021 | 11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm

Miniatures to Modern Art: A walk-through the painting section at Indian Museum

About the walk

This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Abanindranath Tagore. Both the Indian Museum in Kolkata, the largest and the oldest museum in India (established:1814), and the Government College of Art and Craft standing next to it, one of the oldest Art colleges in the subcontinent where Abanindranath had taught, are institutions carrying forward the legacy of this versatile artist. The painting gallery of the Indian Museum in Kolkata, boasts of a vast collection of artworks from different eras and places, including several of Abanindranath’s works.

Join us on this walk as we trace the trajectory of the development of Modern Indian art through the illustrated Jain manuscripts from 12th C.E., the 16th C.E. miniatures from Persia, Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures, the company school paintings, the Bengal school of paintings- especially Abanindranath’s works which shaped the history of Modern Indian art and Rabindranath Tagore’s expressionist artworks. 

Meeting Time
10:45 am
Event Date
Event Time
11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm

In Partnership With

Heritage and Art walks Kolkata

About the walk

This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Abanindranath Tagore. Both the Indian Museum in Kolkata, the largest and the oldest museum in India (established:1814), and the Government College of Art and Craft standing next to it, one of the oldest Art colleges in the subcontinent where Abanindranath had taught, are institutions carrying forward the legacy of this versatile artist. The painting gallery of the Indian Museum in Kolkata, boasts of a vast collection of artworks from different eras and places, including several of Abanindranath’s works.

Join us on this walk as we trace the trajectory of the development of Modern Indian art through the illustrated Jain manuscripts from 12th C.E., the 16th C.E. miniatures from Persia, Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures, the company school paintings, the Bengal school of paintings- especially Abanindranath’s works which shaped the history of Modern Indian art and Rabindranath Tagore’s expressionist artworks. 

Led By

Soumyadeep Roy
Soumyadeep Roy: A visual artist and a writer, he has exhibited his works locally as well as internationally, Soumyadeep’s interests are history through the lens of Art, culture, migration, and religion. He is a heritage enthusiast and has been travelling in India and other parts of the world with rich art histories. He is an alumnus of St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta and Jadavpur University.

Meeting Time

10:45 AM

Meeting point

In front of the Government College of Art and craft (Park Street Metro station Museum Gate)

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Park Street Metro

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Covid-19 Dos and Don'ts
  • I will wear masks and carry sanitizers throughout the walk.
  • I will immediately leave the walk in case I am feeling unwell.
  • I will not stop at crowded shops in between the walk.
  • I will not shake hands with fellow participants or the walk leader. 
  • I will download and sign-up on Aarogya Setu App.

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Participants are strictly advised to follow Covid-19 protocols. Wear masks, carrying sanitizer and maintain social distance a safe distance in addition to the museum rules
     
  • No parking facilities are available outside the meeting point. We would recommend you to take public transport (Metro, bus etc.). The Metro station is right next to the meeting point
     
  • An entry fee to the museum, of INR 50 (for Indian citizens) is to be borne by the participants. Additional charges for mobile phone cameras (INR 50) and DSLR cameras (INR 100) are to be borne by the participants if they wish to take photographs.
     
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
     
  • Bags have to be deposited at the cloak room of the museum.