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382:). She joined the National Museum on 8 August 1960 and continued to hold its charge for six more years. She was one of the advocates of cultural democracy who believed that art should be available to everyone—and held firm convictions about the crucial role that museums could play in this endeavour. In her installations for the National Museum, this desire for secularisation and democratisation was effected through the presentation of sculptures in classic white-cube spaces with minimal contextual information. It was her 'visual storage' display system, minimalist teak pedestals, air-conditioning vents, track-lighting, and large glass cases with staggered risers for visual variety which led to the museum acquiring international recognition and the museum in its working still reflects her image. She instructed carpenters to build display cases and Eamesian-type couches, cabinets and cases that reflected modernist, uncluttered lines. Such elements produced the perfect streamlined stage for a performance of the modern by viewing audiences. Harmonious colour schemes, dramatic, dim lighting, cushions of space around eye-level objects, and the occasional leafy plant for a visual pause, all contributed to the creation of a modern museum. 3258: 2276: 1408: 1930: 2623: 3313: 3296: 1084: 3372:

Parliament from 1947 but this first acquisition period is marked by lack of descriptive detail, quantifiable data, parameters surrounding the criteria of selection. O. C. Gangoly (1881–1974) sold a group from his collection of paintings to the National Museum in whose foundation he states he played a role. He further avers that he encouraged other fellow collectors to bequeath their collections to the National Museum but was not always successful. Collections of Burjor N. Treasurywalla (d. 1947) also resides in the National Museum, about which Gangoly says almost nothing except that it was large and important. He does emphasize how he was involved in the purchasing of the collection itself except that it was likely that Khandalavala, a relative of Treasurywallla, played a greater role. V. S. Agarwala was instrumental in securing extensive private collection of Ajit Ghose of Calcutta, Dickinson collection, Gulab Chand collection, Modi's collection and Medd's collection.

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navigation, orientation and mobility of people, goods, and belief patterns, which facilitated in the processes of cultural transmission and localization of icons, texts and artistic activities. Consequently, it led to the formation of sanctified cities as a representation of powerful statecraft and kingship. These were based on the concepts of the unified cosmological symbolism, divine patronage and spiritualism, marked by the creation of prominent architectural edifices, including temples and stupas. This proliferation of cultural exchanges, evident in the quest for spiritual awakening and learning, led to the dissemination of symbols, rituals, yogic practices oral traditions and belief systems. This visual journey highlighted all these various strands through the wealth of the different varieties of exhibits on display.

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Pre-Columbian to Western Art. Additionally, to enhance the comparative artistic tradition of Thailand, select replicas of the masterpieces of ancient Thai art masks, musical instruments, photographs of Thai archaeological sites and objects, etc., contributed by the Royal Thai Embassy, were also on display. A wide range of silk-textiles from Assam and Thailand, from the collection of Dr, Pawan Jain, Art Historian and Smt, Gunjan Jain, Textile Designer, were also exhibited. The Swargadeo Chaolung Siukapha Samanway Kshetra, Mohbandha, Jorhat, Assam, also contributed a rare collection of Tal-Ahom manuscripts. Photographs from the field documentation conducted by the curatorial team of the Museum in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, which were on display, highlighted the similarities in Buddhist architectural edifices.

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guide, ramps and descriptive labels in Braille; the gallery encourages visitors to 'touch' and feel the objects on display. 'Anubhav: A Tactile Experience' ensures a conducive space and exposure to the objects for the differently abled. The gallery was conceived and developed by Rige Shiba, Assistant Curator under the overall guidance of Vijay Kumar Mathir, Curator with assistance from Vasundhra Sangwan. The Replicas exhibited in the space have been made by the National Museum Modeling department headed by Hemant Tomar and his colleagues and the gallery has been designed by Amardeep Labana, with a special emphasis on dimensions. For instance, one can have a sensory experience of a mid-19th century coin from the Awadh region which has been recreated in 23-inch diameter and 2-inch thickness.

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theme-based collections and artefacts (in terms of sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, weapons, coins and numerous other categories of artefacts) irrespective of the physical and geographical locations of museums. Centre for Development of Smart Computing has also developed "Darshak", a mobile-based application aimed at improving the museum visit experience among the differently abled. It allows real-time museum visitors gather all details about objects or artefacts simply by scanning a QR code placed near the object.

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software, that enables creation of digital collection management system for Indian museums and is deployed in several national museums across India. Its objective is to make a digital imprint of all the objects preserved in museums and help researchers, curators and other people interested in the field which has been designed and developed by

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purposes. These seals depict bulls, elephants, unicorns, tigers, crocodiles, and unknown symbols. On one of the seals, there is the depiction of Pasupati that has been interpreted as proto-Shiva. The gallery attempts to present the vibrancy of human civilization in India at par with the contemporary civilizations of

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institution and placed it under its own direct control, following this shift the museum began to significantly increase both its staff and its collections using funds from the Art Purchase Committee. At present, the National Museum is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

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The Bronze Gallery, showcases pioneer works of bronze in Indian art and sculpture. Renovated to present information in a unique and accessible way, the gallery features a striking layout that juxtaposes the sculptures with detailed descriptions providing context, significance and production processes

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In recent years, according to a Standing Committee on Transport, Culture and Tourism query, the number of collections added to the National Museum was a total of 2269 objects during the period of 1994–2010. Out of this 1360 objects were purchased and remaining 906 objects were acquired through gifts

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The National Museum, in collaboration with UNESCO, National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) and Saksham, launched a new permanent gallery for Persons with Disabilities in the year 2015 which features tactile replicas of 22 objects from the collections of the museum as well as an audio

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The collection of Pre Columbian art donated by Mr & Mrs Heeramaneek represents the principal cultures of the Pre- Columbian world. The Olmec culture from Mexico is characterized by huge stone sculptures representing human heads, as well as small sculptures in jade and other stones 0. The objects

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asked for and received the steatite figure of a bearded male, dubbed the 'Priest King', while the National Museum of India retained the bronze statuette of the 'Dancing Girl', a nude bejeweled female. Considering that the major sites like Mohenjo Daro and Harappa belonged to Pakistan post-Partition,

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and Clay Pottery. Apart from these the gallery has Sculptures in Bronzes & Terracotta, Bone Objects, Ivory, Steatite, Semi-Precious Stones, Painted Pottery and Jewellery items. Many seals are also on display which has been discovered during numerous excavations and were probably used for trading

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had come to acquire as the largest and grandest museum in India. The National Museum encouraged scholars and the public to think differently about the objects on display by placing the objects within a broad historical context and allowing the objects to speak for a larger representation outside of

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The theme was primarily visualized through the artifacts from the National Museum collection. There were pottery stone sculptures, bronzes, wood carvings, terracotta, paintings, textiles and ethnic objects. These masterpieces range from collections of Anthropology, Archaeology, Decorative Art, and

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The Anthropology Department of National Museum has a collection of objects of ethnographic interest that has been acquired over the years through exploratory expeditions as well as valuable gifts from private collections. The Ethnic Art gallery exhibits examples of tribal and folk art as part of a

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that were used in ancient times as weights and measures. It has almost all Indian coins from the earliest bent bar, punch-marked coins to those of Indian Pot with Seated Monkey States, British India and post-independence coins. The entire history of Indian coinage from about 6th century BCE to the

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The National Museum has started a special project to digitize its collection of objects in order to make it available for visitors to see online. This process involves digitization and storage of museum collections in a collection management system named ‘JATAN’. JATAN is a virtual museum builder

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and South India. Collections on display include decorative and utilitarian objects, architectural elements and sculptures. A square pillar with a capital of five feet height dated 9th century is the earliest wood carving specimen in National Museum. The gallery has been curated by Anamika Pathak.

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and Ceramics. The Ivory group has several Hindu and Christian religious figures. The Jade section showcases the utilitarian objects, while the glazed tiles and blue-white pottery are in the Ceramic group. The gallery also has two interesting themes – Thrones of India, and Games and Leisure in the

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The National Museum building was planned to be built in phases to finally give it an octagonal shape. Its first phase was inaugurated in 1960, and the second was completed in 1989. For the third and final phase, a foundation stone was laid on December 18, 2017, and involves the razing down of the

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The museum has in its possession over 200,000 works of art, of both Indian and foreign origin. While the National Museum has over 200,000 exhibits, it currently displays six to seven percent of its collection. The remaining is exhibited on a rotational basis or in temporary exhibitions. The final

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This exhibition presented thematic variations by showcasing the chronological progression, and the diverse visual elements, which show the continuing and dynamic cultural and artistic relationships shared by the two countries. The connection between the two nations was traced through the idea of

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presented a report which rated the National Museum along with other seven museums, as badly maintained, poorly lit and having incorrect signs. In a response by the then Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment and Tourism, Selja Kumari in a written reply to Parliament said that the ratings and

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The first wave of collecting for the National Museum started in 1948 and which lasted around 1952, drawing heavily on scholars like V. S. Agarwala, Moti Chandra, Rai Krishnadas, Karl Khandalavala and their personal relationships with private collectors. Funding for mass collecting was granted by

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The Coins Gallery of the National Museum, New Delhi has over 130,000 coins in its reserve with some of the rarest coins, ranging from sixth century BC, when coins are believed to have first appeared in the country. The gallery displays 1669 coins along with five replicas of coins, five measuring

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Miniature paintings, on paper, cloth, bark, wood and ivory, forms one of the National Museum's most prestigious collections, and the world's largest. There are over 17,000 paintings in the Department of Painting in the National Museum, spanning 900 years and most stylistic formats to be found in

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In the permanent collection of this Gallery the international symbol of peace is also exhibited. The piece called Metamorfosis from the series “Cultivemos la Paz” was created by Colombian artist Alex Sastoque, who cast an AK-47 - the rifle most used by the FARC armed group - with a shovel, as a

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during three major expeditions carried out by him in 1900–1901, 1906–1908 and 1913–1916. The collection consists of wall paintings, painted silk banners, sculptures in wood, stucco and terracotta, coins, porcelain and pottery objects, leather, grass and fiber, precious items of gold and silver,

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The Decorative Arts collection at the National Museum is a reflection of lifestyles of the Indian people from the 16th to the 20th century. Decorative Arts refer to Arts concerned with the design and decoration of objects that are prized for their utility, rather than for their purely aesthetic

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were great patrons of art. In their courts, the painters adopted themes ranging from portraitures to landses, durbar scenes and processions for their works. The Deccani style was a fusion of Islamic idiom with indigenous art styles and of local classical traditions with elements of Persian and

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On the basis of nature of grants and exercise of control, the National Museum comes within the purview of Central Government of India. It was initially looked after by the Director General of Archaeology until 1957, when the Ministry of Education, Government of India, declared it a separate

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The digital imprints (of preserved objects and monuments) created using the JATAN software are integrated in the national digital repository and portal for making them accessible to the public. The National portal and digital repository for museums of India provides an integrated access to

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The collection on display in the Musical Instrument Gallery was donated to the museum by Padamshree (Late) Mrs. Sharan Rani Backliwal, India's Sarod Maestro. This gallery has a collection of musical instruments in tribal, folk and classical groups. There are also a few 19th-century Western

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There were almost a hundred and fifty objects on display that emphasized on aspects of the shared heritage and artistic linkages of Indo-Thai spheres from ancient to modern times. The exhibition located the fundamental and prominent role India has played throughout the waves of cultural

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employ real gold and silver foil, precious and semiprecious stones, beads, mirrors, and powdered metals besides the use of primary colours- red, green, blue, black and white to depict key figures. The Mysore school of painting sprang in south Karnataka in the reign of Maharaja Mummudi

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period to the present day. The variety, quality and media did increase with the taste and status of different generations and the process is on even today. This gallery exhibits Metalware, Jewellery and Wooden objects. Most notable among the wooden objects are the Vahana on display.

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in Thailand via Burma and they show similarities in cultural and material life with the indigenous communities of Thailand. The exhibition also had a section devoted to the concept of celebration of life as seen in the oral and visual performances of these indigenous groups.

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Royal Chamber: It is the particular area which exhibits the use of Textiles in Royal Style. The chamber has embroidered silk carpet on the floor. A cloth ceiling and printed wall clothes cover most of the area. The covers of Pillows have very minute zari and

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beginning of the 21st century is exhibited. There are various dioramas depicting various techniques of coin production. These coins can be considered rich and authentic source of information on various aspects of Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History.

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The museum comprises over 14,000 manuscripts and texts, of which about 1000 are illustrated. The collection of manuscripts are in various languages and scripts covering a large number of subjects. They are written on different types of materials such as

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Beside the galleries, the museum also has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 250 people. A brief film introducing the museum and its collections is screened in the auditorium regularly. Film shows on art, history and heritage are also screened.

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Past. The theme of thrones shows the evolution of the seat of power. From the low flat seats of antiquity to the modern armed chair, the journey of the throne is a fascinating story. An intricately carved Home Shrine and some metal Hindu and Jain

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It also houses the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology on the first floor which was established in 1983 and has been a university since 1989, running master's and doctoral level courses in

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qualities These include both utilitarian and decorative objects hand crafted by master-craftsmen. They help in understanding the social, religious, economical, commercial and technological development of Indian society.

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Mewar Miniatures are illustrating Hindu mythological themes. Bundi and Kota Miniatures excel in composition compactness. Hunting scenes are Kota's speciality. Bikaner excels in Portraiture. Kishangarh is known for its

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This gallery has sculptures ranging from the 7th to 10th centuries. After the fall of the Gupta empire, the Indian subcontinent was divided and it was controlled by different dynasties in different parts of India like

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A Maritime Heritage Gallery is located on the first floor of the National Museum which showcases the rich maritime heritage of India through various artefacts, photographs and dioramas. The gallery was setup in 1991.

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A Gallery with over 200 objects ranging from a wide geographical and social spectrum, acquired from private collectors was added to the museum on 6 February 2014. Various objects on display are a palanquin from the

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India: Pala, early Jain style, Sultanate, the indigenous styles of Malwa, Mewar, Bundelkhand, Raghogarh, Mughal, Deccani, later Rajasthani, Pahari, Sikh, Jammu, Tanjore and Mysore, and the Company School paintings.

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The Textiles Gallery exhibits the collection of Indian traditional textiles of the Later Mughal period. Cotton, Silk and Woolen textiles which are woven, printed, dyed and embroidered are exhibited in the gallery.

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by the sage Drona. A typical feature of the period to which objects in the gallery belongs to is that the sculptures do not depict Buddha in the physical form. He is always shown using symbols like the

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Alex Sastoque is the author of the sculpture that became one of the symbols of the disarmament of the FARC. In this way he supported artistically and conceptually the peace agreements in Colombia.

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stone in Gandhara School of Arts and it belongs to the 2nd century CE. This period was the first time when Buddha was shown in physical form. The Mathura school of arts had primary themes of

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present a wide variety, from murals to stylistic Mysore paintings on cloth, paper and wood. 88 paintings have been put on show at the gallery and some of the masterpieces include

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was the first director of the National Museum, New Delhi, who earlier played an instrumental role as the founding director (1935–58) of the San Francisco Museum of Art (now

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the collections in this gallery also grew out of the discoveries of the excavations made after the Indian independence in 1947 such as Daimabad, Rakhigarhi, and Dholavira.

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This gallery has sculptures ranging from the 10th to 13th centuries. The country was further sub divided into a number of separate principalities during this period.

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in London was arguably the first exhibition sponsored by the British government which gave Indian artefacts the status of high art. Before its return to India, with

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The sculptures from the medieval period are divided into two categories: Early and Late. The artefacts from the respective periods are divided into two galleries.

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An exhibition titled "Indo-Siam Connect: Tracing The Indian Heritage in Thai Art and Living Traditions", was organised by the Museum, in association with the

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Alex Sastoque Artist. The metamorphosis from a rifle to a shovel symbolizes the shift in our perspective towards being protectors and cultivators of life.

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dissemination, and the displayed objects collectively brought forth a historical narrative that has been part of an India consciousness for centuries.

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Although in its early stages, another project for which the site proposed for redevelopment constitutes the most iconic part of India's capital city,

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portraying various forms of Shiva, Parvati, Kartikeya, Ganesha and other Shaiva deities; and portraits of various kings, saints and royal patrons.

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There was a general decline in the artistic quality because of the limited number of master craftsmen and the large number of temples being built.

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National Museum has volunteered objects from its collection on the Google Art Project which is a non-commercial initiative of Google through the

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early 19th century, Durbar of Serfoji II (1798–1833) and the Marriage ceremony of Shiva -Parvati and Sita-Rama end of18th century.

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known for their excellence are on display. The Pala bronzes from 8th to 10th century, mainly Buddhist in theme are from Nalanda in

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In this gallery, there are many large sized well-lit transparencies on show which are narrating the development of various Indian

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The gallery has objects from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It has objects spanning three major dynasties: the

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of the objects. The gallery has been curated by Shri Tejpal Singh, Deputy Curator, Archaeology and designed by Ms.Matrika,

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in 1946. The museum has around 200,000 works of art, mostly Indian, but some of foreign origin, covering over 5,000 years.

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etc. This small number was attributed to the Art Acquisition Committee of the National Museum being defunct since 1997.

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Buck, Tracy (2008). "Confronting the Other in the Nationalist Art History Narratives and National Museum of India".

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Since its inception, the National Museum owed much of its original structure and organization to the example of the

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Sengupta, Anwesha (October 2014). "Breaking up: Dividing assets between India and Pakistan in times of Partition".

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that are carved on with episodes from Buddha's life. A major object is the one showing Sage Asita's visit to baby

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conducted further excavations at the site from 1971 to 1977, resulting in the discovery of two more caskets in

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This gallery is dedicated to the states of North-East India. The eight states of the North East are called

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symbol of the transformation of weapons. in cultivation tools, according to the newspaper El Espectador.”

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in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Kangra became the most prominent centre for the Pahari style.

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The roots of the National Museum begin with an exhibition of Indian art and artefacts organized by the

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are a few included under Decorative Arts. The Decorative Arts section is divided into two galleries.

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In 1946, the idea of building a National Museum for India was proposed by the Gwyer Committee. Sir

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The Wood Carving Gallery of the museum not only exhibits artefacts from India, but also from

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Gita Govinda of Jayadeva, Sanskrit, Palm leaf; 14 folios in accordion format, 18th century AD

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Confronting the Other in the Nationalist Art History Narratives and National Museum of India

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phase of expansion will allow it to display another three to four percent of the treasures.

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in anticipation of the construction of a Central Imperial Museum there. At the time of the

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Nanda and other Cowherds moving to Vrindavana (Based on the story of the Bhagvata-Purana)

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Phillips, Kristy (5 July 2017), "Grace McCann Morley and the national museum of India",

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The vast and varied collection of this gallery was excavated, explored and collected by

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while the Gandhara Arts were primarily of Buddhist themes. Other sculptures include the

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Amaravati Maha Stupa relief at National Museum, Delhii, India, 1st–2nd century CE. 2004

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portraying images of Hindu Gods Krishna, Rama, Vishnu and his other incarnations and

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made in Bronze, which belongs to the early Harappan period, Skeleton excavated from

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A Museum for the Nation: Publics and Politics at the National Museum of India (PhD)

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Sacred Relics from Kapilavastu, Piprahwa, Spotted red sandstone, 5th–4th century BC

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In pursuit of the past : collecting old art in modern India, circa 1875–1950

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This gallery exhibits the paintings from the two famous schools of South India –

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Elephants carrying Buddha’s Relics, Sunga, Bharhut, Red sandstone, 2nd century BC

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on May 12, 1955. Once the building was ready, the new museum was inaugurated by

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The collections of the National Museum represent almost all disciplines of art:

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findings of the report were invalid since the no. of surveyors was inadequate.

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A View of the Different Masks Present in the NorthEast Tribal Lifestyle Gallery

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and the themes were mainly Buddhist. Most prominent among the objects is the

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The entrance corridor of the National Museum, housing artefacts on both sides

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during the winter months of 1947–48. This Exhibition of The Art of India and

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Paintings from Central India include miniatures from Malwa and Bundelkhand.

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Scenes from Buddha’s Life, Gupta, Sarnath, Chunar sandstone, 5th century AD

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The current building of the National Museum was designed by the architect

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Svachchhanda Bhairavi, Utpala Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 10th century AD

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Adoration of Stupa, Nagarjunkonda, Pale Green Limestone, 3rd century AD

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Sculptures depicting scenes from the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata

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View of the gallery containing artefacts from the pre-Columbian times

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No touching, no spitting, no praying : the museum in South Asia

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Standing Buddha, Kushana, Dark grey schist stone, 2nd–3rd century AD

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This is the Copper Vase which contained the 1821 gold Coins of the

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Asthasahasrika Prajnaparamita, Sanskrit, Palm Leaf, 12th century AD

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This gallery gives a glimpses of three collections of the museum –

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before Christopher Columbus's discovery of North and South America

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A view of the shawls in the Textiles Gallery. The shawls are from

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Buddha Head, Gupta, Sarnath, Buff Chunar sandstone, 5th century AD

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The Buddhist Art Section is mostly known for the sacred relics of

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Railig from Barhut Stupa showing the Last Episode of Buddha's Life

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A View of the Different Headgears in the Tribal Lifestyle Gallery

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period (1st – 3rd century CE). The major school of arts were the

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Presently, there are several departments in the National Museum.

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instruments. The collection is divided into three parts such as

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community, scroll paintings from West Bengal, textiles such as

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Tanjore paintings, named after the ancient town of Tanjavur in

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As the name suggests, this gallery exhibits artefacts from the

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Indian Armours in the National Museum Collection – A catalogue

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of the museum has interesting objects from the Mughal period.

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Balabodhini, Sanskrit, Birch-bark manuscript, 12th century AD

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Miniature painting flourished during Mughal rule. Emperor

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When one of the major sites of the Harappan civilization,

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National Portal and Digital Repository for Indian Museums

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A special focus was on the Tai ethnic groups residing in

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Part of a wall painting showing Buddha with his disciples

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Mathur, Saloni; Singh, Kavita, eds. (21 December 2017).

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Modern museum : organisation and practice in India

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Standing Buddha, Pala, Nalanda, Bronze, 10th century AD

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Laughing Boy Head, Kushana, Stucco, 3rd–4th century AD

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which represents the three principal Buddhist forms –

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National Museum collections on the Google Art Project

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Another view of use of textiles in the tent of rajas

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to the museum. Most famous among the objects is the

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Kaliya-Mardan Krishna, Early Chola, 10th century AD

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Maurya, Shunga and Satvahana Arts Gallery artefacts

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