Folk Arts of West Bengal and the Artist Community
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TextPublication details: . Niyogi Books 2011Description: 264: ill. 22.6 x 2.3 x 18.6 cmISBN: - 9788189738952
- VSCL SAN
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Arthshila Ahmedabad Cluster: 3H | VSCL/SAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | BK00333 |
In this book, Tarapada Santra delves into the intricacies of the creative pattern of folk arts of Bengal, providing on overview of the vast array of art forms and analysing how regional influences and political changes where reflected in the creative styles of the artisans, who braved innumerable hardships to pursue their trade for generations and made significant contributions to the onward progress of rural society. This first ever English translation of Tarapada Santra's work carries the flavour and essence of the original Bengali text and introduces the reader to rural lifestyle of Bengal and its many traditional forms of folk arts – which are bornd to draw the interest of researchers and art lovers all over the world.
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