Krishen Khanna, at 90 years old, painted a 22-foot long masterpiece called "A Far Afternoon" over 9 months depicting a wedding procession. The painting is constructed in 5 panels that flow together, using vibrant colors like Indian Yellow. It shows the bridegroom, bandwallahs, food and drink vendors, and captures the simple pleasures of life through the lively, dancing colors. Khanna was a stalwart of Modern Indian art and a founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group who pioneered breaking from traditional styles to develop an Indian avant-garde.
A Presentation by Prof. Subramanian Swaminathan on the paintings of Ajanta
Buddhist paintings on the walls and ceilings of the 29 caves in Ajanta are not only the ealiest in India but also the best the subcontinent produced. These are also the forerunniners of religious paintings of India and Indian Asia.
This Mind mapping is simply a diagram of Bengal school of art, used to visually represent or outline information. It is a powerful graphic technique you can use to translate what's in your mind into a visual picture.This mind map will help you better understand and get more visual information faster and better.
A Presentation by Prof. Subramanian Swaminathan on the paintings of Ajanta
Buddhist paintings on the walls and ceilings of the 29 caves in Ajanta are not only the ealiest in India but also the best the subcontinent produced. These are also the forerunniners of religious paintings of India and Indian Asia.
This Mind mapping is simply a diagram of Bengal school of art, used to visually represent or outline information. It is a powerful graphic technique you can use to translate what's in your mind into a visual picture.This mind map will help you better understand and get more visual information faster and better.
This mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts of Rajasthani school of miniature Painting.It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas.
Pahari miniature painting
Alternative Title: Hill painting. Pahari painting, style of miniature painting and book illustration that developed in the independent states of the Himalayan foothills in India. The style is made up of two markedly contrasting schools, the bold intense Basohli and the delicate and lyrical Kangra.
Heritage of any nation is best represented by its culture, beliefs and traditions. A subset of these that has given India, a profound identity for India is Art. Art forms in India exist since time immemorial. Over the past century, Indian Art has undergone through vast and diverse change in their forms that exist in the present. For instance, the themes chosen by the traditional painters were societal. But later with the emergence of modernists followed by the contemporaries, the facets of Indian painting were changed radically.
This mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts of Rajasthani school of miniature Painting.It is a visual thinking tool that helps structuring information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas.
Pahari miniature painting
Alternative Title: Hill painting. Pahari painting, style of miniature painting and book illustration that developed in the independent states of the Himalayan foothills in India. The style is made up of two markedly contrasting schools, the bold intense Basohli and the delicate and lyrical Kangra.
Heritage of any nation is best represented by its culture, beliefs and traditions. A subset of these that has given India, a profound identity for India is Art. Art forms in India exist since time immemorial. Over the past century, Indian Art has undergone through vast and diverse change in their forms that exist in the present. For instance, the themes chosen by the traditional painters were societal. But later with the emergence of modernists followed by the contemporaries, the facets of Indian painting were changed radically.
Mithila Art - Reincarnated from the rubbles of an earthquake.pdfAbir Pothi
“In the best art there is an inescapable element of strangeness, the sense of a novel wonder, a mystery burning at the heart of life, and it is the strangeness this incandescence which above all the painting of Mithila transmits”. The overwritten statement is the words William G. Archer chose to end his article on Mithila art titled ‘Mithila Painting’ which was published in 1949 in Marg Vol. 3, No. 3. This article grabbed the public attention towards Mithila painting. Archer gave a detailed account of the social and ritual context, conventions, sources of variation, and uses of line and colour in the ancient wall-painting tradition in Mithila region of Bihar.
Female Artists of Pakistan, and Impact of their work on Global Art SceneAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Art is a universal tool of communication and a medium of expression. The artists usually
express their feelings and emotions through their art works. It is not only a mean of conversion of one‟s
energies positively but also contributes in terms of educating the society. The artists are non-traditional story
tellers, generally seek inspiration from their surroundings. So, the socio-political factors leave an everlasting
impact in nurturing and upbringing of the artists. Female artists of Pakistan are the great contributors in terms
of creating soft image of Pakistan nationally and internationally. These artists are multi-tasking individuals, in
spite of household and family obligations they put in enormous efforts to play influential role in practical
fields. This research is an endeavor of representing the efforts of some Pakistani female artists through visual
arts. Some of the most prominent artists are being discussed along with their art works. The art works of these
artists are the epitome of their contribution in the field of Art. They further comment on the society in a polite
manner furthermore fulfill the aesthetic needs. Related information has been gathered through many sources
like books, consulting and gathering data from the living artists and conducting interviews whereas Turabian
method for referencing has been adopted for this paper. These artists are the representative of the global society
and the biggest challenge for them is to sustain with their cultural identity.
KEY WORDS: Art, Globalization, Female Artists, Soft image, Visual Art, Cultural Identity.
Ghani khan, The Pashtun Poet and PhilosopherRahila Khan
Khan Abdul Ghani Khan Ghani Khan a Pashtun philosopher and Pashto language poet, artist, writer and Pashtun nationalist politician of the 20th century.
Presented by Pundole Art Gallery - Mumbai, EW Art - Los Angeles, Rob Dean Art - London.
This exhibition presents the work of five artists: Bhuri Bai, Ladoo Bai, Narmada Prasad Tekam, Nankushiya Shyam and Ram Singh Urveti. Their paintings, which are being exhibited in L.A. for the first time, form part of a collection built up over the last five years by the Pundole Art Gallery, Mumbai. The artists represent an emergent third field of artistic production in contemporary Indian culture which is neither metropolitan nor rural, neither modernist nor traditional, neither derived from academic training nor inherited without change from tribal custom.
Chromatic Flight_ The mastery of Manisha Parekh.pdfAbir Pothi
Nature Morte is one of the most important art galleries in India that is known for featuring and promoting predominantly South Asian artist’s contemporary artworks in various genres and media. They are currently hosting the solo exhibition of ‘Chromatic Flight’ by Manisha Parekh. She was the part of the jury panel for Abir First Take 2022, an annual art festival for young and emerging artists. On account of this exhibition, Nature Morte is inviting art lovers to an exclusive conversation with Manisha Parekh herself and Roobina Karode, Director and Chief Curator of Kiran Nadar Museum of Art on the 16th of March, 2023.
From Miniature to Modern : Traditions in Transition IIewilkinson
Presented by E W Art - Los Angeles, Pundole Art Gallery - Mumbai, Rob Dean Art - London,
This exhibition highlights the changing styles of painting that existed in India over a period of more than three hundred years focusing on works on paper. The paintings reveal a constant evolution of styles and formats that depended on both the whims of patrons and the personal genius of the individual artist.
Preview EW Art Los Angeles: 21st September, 2010 6pm - 9 pm
View: 22nd September - 15th October, 2010
Gallery Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 6 pm, or by appointment.
EW Art Gallery, 1 West California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
3. At the “young” age of 90, Krishen Khanna is one
of the stalwarts of Modern Indian Art. A Far
Afternoon 2015 is one of his attempts at creating
a work on large scale.
At 90 years of age he painted – a 22
foot long masterpiece
4. A Far Afternoon, has been painted over a period of nearly 9 months and is 22 feet long. The
painting is constructed in five panels that flow into each other. The theme of the painting is of a
wedding party in procession in a mid-summer wedding.
The Indian Yellow spreads like a shimmering blanket.
8. A Far Afternoon Exhibited at
Piramal Art Foundation, Mumbai
Smriti- a book on art history by Ashvin Rajgopalan and
Vaishnavi Ramanthan of the paintings in the Piramal Art
Foundation collection.
9. Artists Raza and Anjolie Ela Menon view the painting-
Far Afternoon at the Delhi Art Fair 2015
10. Krishen Khanna (1925 - ) is an Indian artist born in Faislabad, Pakistan. in pre partition India in
1925, Krishen Khanna moved to Shimla during the partition. He attended Imperial Service College
in England. He is recipient of the Rockefeller Fellowship in 1962, the Padma Shri in 1990, and the
Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Krishen was inducted into the
Progressive Artists` Group by
M.F. Husain, who was to remain
his lifelong friend. Krishen
Khanna remembers that his
painting had been displayed in the
centre of the PAG exhibition.
About the Artist
11. The Progressive Artists' Group was formed by six founder members, F. N. Souza, S. H.
Raza, M. F. Husain, K. H. Ara, H. A. Gade, and S. K. Bakre. Others associated with the
group included Manishi Dey, Akbar Padamsee, Ram Kumar and Tyeb Mehta.
The Progressive Group wished to break with the revivalist nationalism established by the
Bengal school of art and to encourage an Indian avant-garde. The Group was formed just
months after the 14 August, 1947 and the "Partition of India“ because Francis Newton
Souza, S.H. Raza, M. F. Husain and co. wanted to imagine modern art for a free India. It
disbanded in 1956 but this group shaped Indian fine art for decades to come.
Modern Art for a Free India
12. Science and the Arts- a melange of progressive ideas for a young country.
Scientist Homi Bhabha bought the first Krishen Khanna’s
painting for the TIFR collection
13. In Krishen Khann’s painting the “themes of
ordinary life dominate- simple joy and
pleasures of life, colours, vibrant, rich, exciting,
liberating, dancing, smiling, singing, speaking
colours. ”
Vibrant, smiling, singing colours.
14. In the late 1940s, the Progressives were encouraged and received
support from an assortment of European Jewish émigrés who had
fled Europe with the rise of the Nazis to settle in Bombay. Walter
Langhammer, an art teacher as well as Rudolf von Leyden, who
was an art critic for The Times of India, were patrons. They
helped not only financially, but also by opening up a world of
European paintings to these young artists.
Krishen Khanna with Rudy Von Leyden , a respected art critic
The creation of the Progressive Artists Group is
entwined with that of independent India. A
culturally and religiously diverse cast of characters,
the artists came together to form an informal group
in the highly charged political climate of
cosmopolitan 1940s Bombay, as the city was then
called.
Freedom to be modern.
Krishen Khanna with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
15. The founders of the Progressive Artists Group often cite "the partition" as an impetus for their style of
modern art. Their intention was to "paint with absolute freedom for content and technique, almost
anarchic, save that we are governed by one or two sound elemental and eternal laws, of aesthetic order,
plastic co-ordination and colour composition.” they wrote. In 1950, Krishen Khanna joined the Group.
Photo-Raza, Bal Chabbda, Tyeb, Krishen , Akbar
16. Krishen wrote “I’ve painted the people of this country.
But I’m dumbfounded at the popularity of the
bandwallahs,”-something he attributes to the grand
Indian wedding fantasy which has kept at least this one
British institution complete with red coats, brocade
trimmings, hats, trumpets, “the whole jolly lot” —
intact.
17. In this work here, Khanna presents a
bandwallah whose tightly closed
eyes may be both a symbol of his
absorption in the music or the
reflection of his mental fatigue. The
bandwallah, is indispensable for
every marriage celebration.
Piramal Art Foundation collection.
The Bandwallah
18. In his painting Musicians, Khanna’s preoccupation is to recreate the rhythm of music
through the use of white as a connecting note throughout the work. One panel
represents sarod maestro Amjad Khan . The other panel depicts the South Indian
flautist T.R.Mahalingam.
Piramal Art Foundation collection.
North and South- connected with white
19.
20. “I had no idea that this painting would grow to this size. I began with the groom on a white
mare, accompanied with an even more inexperienced youngster seated behind him fearfully
clutching the groom .
The painting took off from this image and became pivotal in the expansion of this work. The
choice of colours and the tone of each expanding form was determined by what had already
been set down.
It seemed to me that the expanding shapes and colours were attaining to a life of their own. The
painting, as it developed, was growing out of its own inevitability plying my energy for recording
the entire movement. It was as if I had abandoned myself to forces beyond me.
I would find myself moving forward and then I would find that what I had left behind as done
would start asking questions. My attention would shift to the earlier panels where modifications
were made…
This was becoming like a mural which by its nature boarders on infinity. The change is scale
involved a wholly different approach to the way this work was painted.”
-KRISHEN KHANNA
A Far Afternoon