Young Scholars' Talk Series

Revealing the Mandi Origins of Chamba Painting

A talk by Sarang Sharma
(Research Scholar at the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, MSU Baroda)

The central aim of this talk is to illuminate the genesis of Chamba painting, with particular emphasis on its lineage within the broader painting tradition of Mandi. Through a meticulous examination of a noteworthy artwork drawn from the distinguished N C Mehta collection (at the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum), this endeavour seeks to unravel the intricate political and diplomatic narratives that intertwine these two ostensibly distinct artistic traditions. By doing so, it endeavours to provide valuable insights, not only into the cultural and historical factors that exerted considerable influence upon the 17th-century political landscape but also into the antecedents of Chamba painting itself.

Date: 7 October, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Venue: Lecture Hall, L D Museum

For Ages: 18 and above

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About the Speaker

Sarang Sharma is an Art Historian specializing in Indian painting and Islamic art. He works as a Research Assistant at Pundole's while serving as a Research Consultant at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio. Sarang has delivered guest lectures in museums in India and abroad, addressed conferences and workshops on Pahari painting, and contributed in leading journals. He is also a recipient of international fellowships, including the UNESCO-Sahapedia fellowship in 2018 and the Cleveland Museum of Art Curatorial fellowship in 2019. Sarang Sharma is currently pursuing a PhD in Pahari Painting from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

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