Bharat
Bhavan, Bhopal
Built and designed by the well known architect Charles Correa, the complex is
set in a number of low buildings cunningly woven around the banks of the lake.
Here in one compound are the Rang Mandal, the theatre repertory, Anhad, the
hall for classical music, Vagarth, the poetry library, Bahirang, the open air
auditorium and Roopankar, the museum of art.
Roopankar is divided into two sections. The gallery of modem art represents
some of the best examples of contemporary Indian art and sculpture. However,
the section devoted to tribal and folk art excites visitors. Some 4000 objects
collected from all over Madhya Pradesh form pan of the permanent exhibition
on rural arts. These embody the rich artistic traditions of the different ethnic
communities that exist in the state. Artefacts created by the Bhils ofjhabua,
Gonds from Mandia and the different communities from Bastar are juxtaposed together.
An interesting innovation is a selection of paintings on canvas and bitumen
paper by tribal and folk artists experimenting with a new medium.
Despite the unfamiliar base, the artists have used the same techniques and strokes
to create bold and vibrant paintings. In a state where artistic traditions are
rich and varied, the displayed objects represent the regions and the peoples.
Terracotta in the form of animals, birds, toys and images fromJhabua, Saraguja
and Bastar are on view as well as bell metal objects, wooden masks and panels,
musical instruments, textiles, baSlHWand panels decorated with mud sculpture
adapted from domestic walls in remote villages.
Bharat Bhavan, Shamla Hills
Bhopal
Timing: 10.30 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on Sundays and government holidays
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