Benoy k behl biography definition
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Indian Art: History &#; Appreciation
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Art historian Benoy K Behl takes us on a journey through Indian art, across ancient and medieval times. These talks are profusely illustrated by Behl&#;s well-known photographs and films on Indian art, including the scarcely-seen ancient murals. He shows the continuity of the tradition of painting and sculpture in India, through ancient and medieval times.
Behl presents the traditions of art making and patronage of art since ancient times. He shows the first deities that were conceived in Indian thought and art, as well as the development of subsequent spiritual traditions and deities. He explains the meaning of the stupa, the linga and the development of the temple in India.
The full Ashram schedule can be followed; the workshop will take place on Thursday pm
Benoy K. Behl
is a film-maker, art-historian and photographer
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Benoy K Behl is a film-maker, art historian, and photographer who is known for his tireless and prolific output of work over the past 44 years. He has taken over 53,photographs of Asian monuments and art heritage and made documentaries which are regularly screened at major cultural institutions worldwide. His photographic exhibitions have been warmly received in 74 countries around the world. These have been inaugurated by ministers of the governments of various countries, ambassadors, archbishops and other dignitaries. He holds the Limca Book Record for being the most traveled photographer and art historian.
His films, including 26 documentaries on ‘The Paintings of India’, 26 documentaries on the Sculpture of India’ and 26 documentaries on ‘Spectacular India’ have been nationally sändning on prime time in India, as well as repeat telecasts. These have also been screened at scores of universities and museums in several countries around the world.
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Prelims PYQ
Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of the Waghora River.
(b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of the Chambal River.
(c) Pandu-lena cave shrines lie in the gorge of the Narmada River.
(d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of the Godavari River.
Answer: (a)
- The Ajanta caves, along the left bank of the Waghora River in the Ajanta hills, showcase remarkable excavations.
- Situated nära Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of the Betwa River, the Sanchi Stupa fryst vatten a notable structure.
- Situated along the Gomai River, the Pandu-lena caves form an ancient complex of rock-cut sculptures. Also recognized as Nasik Caves, Tirthankar Leni, Panch Pandav, or Pandav Leni Jain Cave, this site holds historical significance.
- Amaravati stupa is positioned on the South bank of the Krishna River in the Gunter district, Andhra Pradesh. It contributed to the heightened prominence of Theravada Buddhist pr