BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
12 June 2015, 05:30 am
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Programme Type
Talks
Dr. Lokesh Chandra, President, Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Dr. Subhash C. Malik, former UGC Professor; Prof. Nalini Thakur, School of Planning and Architecture; and Amb. Shyam Saran, Chairman, Research & Information System for Developing Countries will discuss Architecture of the Buddhist World: The Golden Lands: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand & Vietnam by Vikram Lall (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: J.F. Publishing, 2014)
Chair: Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC- Asia Project
Chair: Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC- Asia Project
Architecture of the Buddhist World: Southeast Asia
12 June 2015, 05:30 am
Architecture of the Buddhist World: Southeast Asia
By Vikram Lall
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015 at 17:45
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015 at 17:45
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography
Architecture of the Buddhist World: Southeast Asia
12 June 2015, 05:30 am
Architecture of the Buddhist World: Southeast Asia
By Vikram Lall
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015 at 17:45
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015 at 17:45
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography
Architecture of the Buddhist World: Southeast Asia
12 June 2015, 05:30 am
Architecture of the Buddhist World: Southeast Asia
By Vikram Lall
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015 at 17:45
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015 at 17:45
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography
INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
11 June 2015, 05:30 am
INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Programme Type
Talks
Excavating Binjor – A Harappan Site in Rajasthan
An Illustrated presentation by Shri A.K. Pandey, Superintending Archeologist, Archeological Survey of India
Chair: Shri B.M. Pande
The excavations at Binjor, a Harappan site in Anupgarh Tehsil, district Ganganagar in Rajasthan, 7 kilometres east of the Indo-Pak border has revealed all the salient features of mature Harappan period – such as structures made of standard size of mud bricks, seals and sealings bearing figures of unicorn and Indus script, chert weights and beads, terracotta bull figurines and copper implements and so on
An Illustrated presentation by Shri A.K. Pandey, Superintending Archeologist, Archeological Survey of India
Chair: Shri B.M. Pande
The excavations at Binjor, a Harappan site in Anupgarh Tehsil, district Ganganagar in Rajasthan, 7 kilometres east of the Indo-Pak border has revealed all the salient features of mature Harappan period – such as structures made of standard size of mud bricks, seals and sealings bearing figures of unicorn and Indus script, chert weights and beads, terracotta bull figurines and copper implements and so on
FILMS ON SPIRITUALITY AND OTHER DIMENSION
10 June 2015, 05:30 am
FILMS ON SPIRITUALITY AND OTHER DIMENSION
Curated by Rajiv Mehrotra
The Motivation Breakthrough: Secrets to Turning on The Tuned-Out Child
(90 min; dvd; English)
A film presented by Richard Lavoie
What does it take to motivate the “forgotten” student that traditional methods just don’t seem to reach? Educator, Richard Lavoie draws on decades of teaching experience to demonstrate six basic motivational styles and strategies for inspiring the most withdrawn and reluctant student
When The Pleats Dance
10 June 2015, 05:30 am
When The Pleats Dance
An exhibition that traces the evolution of Bharatanatyam dance costumes over four decades based on the collection of Geeta Chandran, well-known Bharatanatyam exponent
Curated by Sandhya Raman, designer
Preview on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 at 18:30
The visual journey begins with the early traditional costumes in various styles – pyjama costume, cycle-cut costume and skirt costume; the process of dance-costume designing; drawings and sketches; fabric samples and colour stories, etc. Costumes photographed in action by Rakesh Sahai; and a display of hair jewels and dance jewellery
As part of the exhibition, there will be brief demonstrations in the Art Gallery at 18:30 by students of Natya Vriksha on 12 and 13 June 2015 and 19 and 20 June 2015
Curated by Sandhya Raman, designer
Preview on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 at 18:30
The visual journey begins with the early traditional costumes in various styles – pyjama costume, cycle-cut costume and skirt costume; the process of dance-costume designing; drawings and sketches; fabric samples and colour stories, etc. Costumes photographed in action by Rakesh Sahai; and a display of hair jewels and dance jewellery
As part of the exhibition, there will be brief demonstrations in the Art Gallery at 18:30 by students of Natya Vriksha on 12 and 13 June 2015 and 19 and 20 June 2015
SONGLINES – EXPLORING MUSICAL GENRES
30 June 2015, 05:30 am
SONGLINES – EXPLORING MUSICAL GENRES
On and Off the Records (52 min; 2014; dvd; English)
Director: Pratik Biswas
The history of 20th century Hindustani classical music and the travelogue of recording in India are inseparable. How does this constant and continuous interplay affect the aesthetics of one of the oldest musical traditions of the world? What is the impact of this influence on the overall musical experience of both the musician and the audience?
Director: Pratik Biswas
The history of 20th century Hindustani classical music and the travelogue of recording in India are inseparable. How does this constant and continuous interplay affect the aesthetics of one of the oldest musical traditions of the world? What is the impact of this influence on the overall musical experience of both the musician and the audience?
