Project PARI (Public Art of India), an initiative by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, being executed by Lalit Kala Akademi and National Gallery of Modern Art seeks to bring forth public art that draws inspiration from millennia of artistic heritage (lok kala/lok sanskriti) while incorporating modern themes and techniques. These expressions underscore the intrinsic value that art...
Painting
-
Information on Project PARI (Public Art of India)
-
Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields
Find information on Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields by Ministry of Culture. Information about the scheme, its scope, number of scholarships, fields, eligibility and duration of scholarship is given. Users can get details about documents required and indicative list of folk, traditional and indigenous art.
-
Scheme for the Award of Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Field of Culture
Information on Scheme for the Award of Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Field of Culture by Ministry of Culture is available. Users can get details related to scheme, its objective, fields, number of fellowships, publishing grant, eligibility, conditions, procedure of selection and disbursing authority.
-
Information on modern paintings of India
Get information about the modern painting of India by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Find details regarding the history and evolution of modern painting. Details about characteristic of contemporary Indian paintings are given.
-
Information on wall paintings of India
Find information on wall paintings of India. Users can access detailed information about the ancient Indian painting depicted in various caves located in central India, Vindhya Hills and some places in Uttar Pradesh. Information about the paintings discovered at Bhimbetka caves and Ajanta Caves are given. Details of techniques used to create ancient paintings are also given.
-
Information on miniature paintings
Get detailed information about the miniature painting art of India provided by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training. Information on the ancient painting schools such as The Pala School, The Western Indian School, The Mughal School, The Deccani School, The Central Indian and Rajasthani School, The Pahari School etc. are given. You can also find details related to the method, tools and...
-
Information on Indian visual arts
Users can get detailed information about the Indian visual arts provided by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT). Details of some of the most popular visual arts of India such as the Lion capital from Ashoka Stambha, sculptured panels, Surya, Vaital Deul Temple, Persian style of painting, etc. are provided.
-
Miniature paintings in Government Museum of Chandigarh
Information about miniature paintings available in Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh is given. Users can get details related to Mughal paintings, Rajasthani paintings, Kangra paintings, etc.
-
Scholarships Scheme by Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
Information about scholarships offered by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture is given. Details about Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme, its aims, procedure as well as eligibility for scholarship are available. Users can also get information about selection conditions for scholarships.
-
Website of Department of Art and Culture of Puducherry Government
The Department of Art and Culture of Puducherry Government promotes and works to preserve the Indian culture, arts and language through many activities. You find information related to the Department, administration, activities, etc. Details of schemes, awards and events are also available. Information on museums, library, reading rooms, etc. is also given. A list of existing indigent artists...
-
Website of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture is functioning as a centre for research, academic pursuit and dissemination in the field of the arts. Information about IGNCA, its organizational setup, functions, functional units, regional centres, etc. is given. Details related to archeological sites, exhibitions, manuscripts catalogue, seminars, lectures,...
-
Website of North East Zone Cultural Centre
North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) under Ministry of Culture aims to preserve, innovate and promote the projection and dissemination of arts of the Zone under the broad discipline of Sangeet Natak, Lalit Kala and Sahitya. Users can get details related to NEZCC, its objectives, member states, activities, children’s corner, etc. Information about North East culture, dances, dressing, music...
-
Information on art and culture of Sikkim
Find information on the Art and Culture of Sikkim. Details related to famous dances, costumes, Chaam dance, painted scrolls, etc. are provided. Users can know about the origin of the dance forms, rituals followed during the dances, ceremonies, various art forms etc. in detail.
-
Information of West Zone Cultural Centre
West Zone Cultural Centre (WZCC) under the Ministry of Culture provides facilities for the creative development of performing arts, visual arts, literary work, folk, traditional and tribal art forms in the Western region of India. Information about Bagore ki Haveli, museum, shilpgram, Sculpture Park, Chaupal Museum, Pethar Haveli, Shilpgram Utsav, puppet workshop, terracotta workshop, etc. is...
-
Website of Archives Department, Haryana
The Archives Department of Haryana aims is to Survey and acquisition of public and private records of historical, political, administrative, economic, religious, social and cultural value. The department preservation of old records on the scientific lines for posterity, so that the valuable records may not be destroyed with the passage of time.