Kolkatar Kathkhodai

Name: Kolkatar Kathkhodai
Brand: Ananda Publishers
SKU: AnandaPublishers_9789354250163
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Kolkatar Kathkhodai explores the woodcut prints of Kolkata, focusing on the Bottala woodcut artists and their profound influence on the city’s artistic heritage.
The author reflects on the evolution of the woodcut tradition from self-taught artists to institutionally trained artists, tracing how the early untrained artists’ works laid the foundation for modern graphic arts.
This book covers a 150-year period of woodcut prints, highlighting the artistic journey of Bottala artists and their significant contribution to the graphic art movement both in India and globally.
The author delves into the connection between self-taught and trained artists, and how they contributed to transforming Kolkata’s graphic art scene.
In this work, new insights and previously unseen images have been incorporated, offering an updated look at this historic form of art and its relevance to contemporary artists.
The book also emphasizes the global impact of Indian modern graphic art, and how Bottala’s woodcut prints inspired modern artists around the world.
Asit Pal, an expert on Bottala art, provides a deep dive into this artistic tradition, discussing the legacy of these artisans and their lasting influence on future generations of artists