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August 7, On This Day The name Rabindranath Tagore is etched deep in Indian history, not in small part because he is the man who wrote the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. But another memorable part of the Nobel Laureate’s contribution to literature and music is to Indian art, bringing in Contextual Modernism in the […]
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The paintings of Tagore are India’s first to ever exhibit across Europe, Russia and the United States. Unlike his nephews, Abanindranath and Gaganendranath, he was never a part of the Bengal School of Art. Despite that, his first paintings were highly imaginative works, usually focusing on animals or imaginary creatures full of vitality and
Vaishnavi Srivastava “I do not paint to create beauty, but to express my innermost self.” -Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore’s progression as a painter was a reflection of his character and emotions, and his works were firmly entrenched in Indian customs while also being a part of a greater movement that resulted from the discovery
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