Socio-Economic and Gender Contexts of Patta Painting: A Study in Development Perspective
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Edition
1st. ed.
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ISBN
817702342X
Length
xvi+213p., 20 Pages of Plates; Illustrations; Colour; 28cm.
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This is a study of the life and art of the Chitrakaras of Odisha whose life revolves around Patta painting. It provides the historical and socio-cultural aspect of Chitrakara caste, duties of the Chitrakaras and their position in the Jagannath temple as well as the relation between patta painting art form and Lord Jagannath. The detailed study covers the stages, techniques and artefacts involved in making of patta painting, the nature and style of the paintings, ...
