Year: 2018

Size : 20.5 x 28.5cm

Pages: 68

ISBN: 978-81-908019-9-7

Extract

Satrangi is an annual exhibition in Delhi post the award ceremony and explores one genre of traditional/ tribal arts annually. In 2018 the award focused on excellence in Bengal Pattachitra Art.

Bengal Pattachitra Art is a narrative style of art known for its story telling ability. Painted scrolls are used to document and narrate stories. Also, the genre is famous for bringing attention to social causes and for its wit, humour and satire. This publication brings forth a collection of artworks by some of the most well known artists in this genre and is accompanied by essays by scholars and historians.