Folk Art
AN EXTRAVAGANZA OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION / Art Festival 2019 Gazipur ends on a high note
The four-day long art festival, from March 27 - 30, came to an end yesterday with the opening of the grand exhibition of artworks by both prominent and promising artists, on themes ranging from nature to urbanisation, contemporary to classical, festivity to celebration of life and culture.
Pandit Uday Shankar and Contemporary Dance (video)
Uday Shankar is the pioneer of modern dance in India. He was a dancer and choreographer, and creator of fusion style in dance.
The appeal of alpana is universal... Monirul Islam
Alpana is a popular folk art form. The word alpana is derived from the Sanskrit “alimpana”, which means 'to plaster' or 'to coat with'. The colour of alpana has an intimate relation with Amar Ekushey. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, eminent artist Monirul Islam spoke about alpana and its long-standing connection with paintings worldwide.
Art Festival 2019 Gazipur ends on a high note
The four-day long art festival, from March 27 - 30, came to an end yesterday with the opening of the grand exhibition of artworks by both prominent and promising artists, on themes ranging from nature to urbanisation, contemporary to classical, festivity to celebration of life and culture.
Pandit Uday Shankar and Contemporary Dance (video)
Uday Shankar is the pioneer of modern dance in India. He was a dancer and choreographer, and creator of fusion style in dance.
The appeal of alpana is universal... Monirul Islam
Alpana is a popular folk art form. The word alpana is derived from the Sanskrit “alimpana”, which means 'to plaster' or 'to coat with'. The colour of alpana has an intimate relation with Amar Ekushey. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, eminent artist Monirul Islam spoke about alpana and its long-standing connection with paintings worldwide.
