Bagishwari Shilpa Prabandhabali

• Author: অবনীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর (Abanindranath Tagore)
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788172159832 
• Pages: 320
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 425 grams

Summary:

• বাগীশ্বরী শিল্প প্রবন্ধাবলী (Bagishwari Shilpa Prabandhabali) is a collection of essays by Abanindranath Tagore, which highlights his unique insights into the theory and aesthetics of art.
• These essays offer a simple and lucid explanation of artistic forms, with a particular focus on painting and sculpture, blending artistic and literary expression.
• The book includes a series of lectures delivered by Tagore from 1921 to 1929 at the University of Calcutta, which were later compiled and published in 1941.
• The book is regarded as a monumental work in Bengali literature, combining detailed analysis of art with accessible language and a vibrant narrative style.

Author Bio:

• Abanindranath Tagore: Born on August 7, 1871, at Jorasanko, Kolkata, he was an eminent painter, writer, and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance.
  • Tagore was instrumental in the revival of traditional Indian art and sought to develop a distinct Indian style, blending Western techniques with Indian themes.
  • He is also renowned for his literary works, including Shakuntala, Rajkahini, and Apankatha, which blend art and literature in innovative ways.
  • Tagore served as the head of the Government Art College and later as a professor at the University of Calcutta.
  • He passed away on December 5, 1951, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the fields of both visual arts and literature.