Kolkata | 14.07.2019 | 11:00 am ~ 12:30 pm

An Art Walk through the Paintings at the Indian Museum

About the walk

The Indian Museum, the oldest museum in India (est. 1814), houses a variety of treasures ranging from sculptures to mummies. It also boasts a collection of paintings from across the country. Aside from illustrated Jain manuscripts (from the 12th century CE) and Indian miniatures, the museum houses paintings that trace the trajectory of modern Indian art. From the Company School of Painting to Rabindranath Tagore’s expressionist artworks, these works greatly shaped the history of Indian art. The museum is beside the Government College of Art and Craft, one of the oldest art colleges in the subcontinent. This walk will explore the history of Indian art, tracing its roots from the Barendrabhumi miniatures to the development of the Bengal School of Painting and the respective artistic traditions that facilitated it. The history of the Government College of Art and Craft and the Indian Museum will also be discussed.


This guided tour is free.

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Walk Date
Meeting Time
10:45 am

About the walk

The Indian Museum, the oldest museum in India (est. 1814), houses a variety of treasures ranging from sculptures to mummies. It also boasts a collection of paintings from across the country. Aside from illustrated Jain manuscripts (from the 12th century CE) and Indian miniatures, the museum houses paintings that trace the trajectory of modern Indian art. From the Company School of Painting to Rabindranath Tagore’s expressionist artworks, these works greatly shaped the history of Indian art. The museum is beside the Government College of Art and Craft, one of the oldest art colleges in the subcontinent. This walk will explore the history of Indian art, tracing its roots from the Barendrabhumi miniatures to the development of the Bengal School of Painting and the respective artistic traditions that facilitated it. The history of the Government College of Art and Craft and the Indian Museum will also be discussed.


This guided tour is free.

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

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Park Street

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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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Parking facilities are not available outside the meeting point. We recommend taking public transport (metro, bus, etc.).
  • An entry fee of INR 20 (for Indian citizens) and INR 500 (for foreign residents) is to be borne by the participant.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
  • Big bags have to be deposited in the museum's cloak room.
  • Photography allowed.