Art and Culture of West Bengal (Coloured Handbook)

Description

The book “ART AND CULTURE OF WEST BENGAL” by Sahanawaz Hussain highlights the different culture of West Bengal. The state West Bengal has a diverse culture. Author Sahanawaz Hussain highlights all the culture of different district of West Bengal starting from North Bengal to South Bengal. West Bengal boasts a rich literary and cultural heritage with evidenced by authors like Rabindranath Tagore, folk music like Baul, Gambhira as well as Najrul Geeti, Rabindra Sangeet. West Bengal is the home of a thriving cinema industry dubbed “Tollywood”. Throughout the year many festivals are celebrated in Bengal.

The Author

Mr. Sahanawaz Hussain, an Indian painter and innovator. Since a young age, he displayed a profound creativity that later shaped his distinctive style of painting. Mr. Hussain’s journey as a painter is marked by his unique philosophy and the introduction of Nawazi Painting, a novel form of modern visual art, which he introduced in 2019. Mr. Hussain did his higher education in Geography from Krishnath College, Kalyani University. Through this book he highlights the cultural trends of west Bengal. In the book, the cultural ethics of different district of West Bengal are highlighted.

NAWAZI PAINTING In 2019, Sahanawaz Hussain introduced Nawazi Painting, a groundbreaking form of modern visual art that originated from Murshidabad, West Bengal. The term “Nawazi” is derived from his own name, signifying a personal connection to this innovative art style. Nawazi paintings are known for their vibrant colors, symbolizing beauty, love, and energy. Nawazi paintings are created on various surfaces, including walls, canvas, paper, clay pots, wooden crafts, bamboo crafts, and jute bags, all using acrylic as the medium. Sahanawaz’s unique art form can be traced back to geometric abstract expressionism, highlighting the influence of geometric art on his creations. Sahanawaz Hussain’s Nawazi paintings gained widespread acclaim in the art community, earning him recognition in various prestigious art exhibitions and galleries. Some notable exhibitions where his work was showcased include the Bombay Art Society 2021 and ICCR Kolkata’s Kajrai Art. His contributions to the world of art were documented in the book “Drawings and Paintings in Fine Art”.

Contents

Highlights of the Book v
Preface ix
Introduction to Culture of West Bengal 1
Culture of North Bengal 7
Cultural Heritage of Malda District 29
Cultural Heritage of Murshidabad District 41
Cultural Heritage of Nadia District 61
Cultural Heritage of Birbhum District 69
Cultural Heritage of Bardhaman District 83
Cultural Heritage of Purulia District 95
Cultural Trends of Jhargram 107
Culture & Heritage of Bankura 111
Folk Art and Craft of Medinipur District 117
Culture of Howrah 119
Cultural Heritage of 24- Parganas 125
Cultural Heritage of Sunderban 131
Cultural Heritage of Hoogly 135
Art and Culture of the Capital City of West Bengal (Kolkata) 139
Cultural Event House in West Bengal 151
Bengal School of Art 157
Famous Painters of West Bengal and their Paintings 159
Folk Paintings of West Bengal 163
Dance Form of West Bengal 167
Folk Music of West Bengal 171
Classical Songs of West Bengal 175
Legendary Instrument Performer of Bengal Classic 181
Literature of West Bengal 183
Cinema of West Bengal 189
Festival and Fairs of West Bengal 193
People of West Bengal 201
Cloths of West Bengal 205
Famous Sculptors of West Bengal 209
Traditional Games and Sports of West Bengal 213
Languages of West Bengal 221
Temples of Bengal 225
Architecture of West Bengal 229