This art exhibition in New Delhi fuses traditional art with modern print technology

Check out Chitpur Chronicles on display till September 30

Abhimanyu-Uttara and Nalini Sundari (L-R)

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11 Sep 2024, 6:09 am

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11 Sep 2024, 6:09 am

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The Management of Art Treasures of India (MATI) presents the ongoing art exhibition – Chitpur Chronicles: A Journey Through Sacred Imagery, at Naivedyam in Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi. This exhibition gives the audience a glimpse of the traditional religious art captured in through modern methods of print technology.

Chitpur Lithographs rose to prominence around the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. They represent a vital moment in India’s artistic evolution. Lithographs dating back to almost a 100 years depict primarily Hindu deities and mythological characters, all along within the framework of the cultural and heritage reflection of the Chitpur area of Kolkata. the collection on display comprises lithographs from known studios like Chora Bagan Art Studio, Kansaripara Art Studio and K.A. Studio Litho Press and depicts figures like Abhimanyu, Beenapani, Kali and more.