Ancient Gods and Modern Politics: Mithila Painting
When
Apr 12, 2009 (Sunday) to
Sep 13, 2009
(Sunday)
What
Date: April 12, 2009 - September 13, 2009 Time: Regular museum hours apply. Location: Craft & Folk Art Museum Address: 5814 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , 90036 Cross Streets: W...
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Event details: Ancient Gods and Modern Politics: Mithila Painting
Description
Date: April 12, 2009 - September 13, 2009
Time: Regular museum hours apply.
Location: Craft & Folk Art Museum
Address: 5814 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , 90036
Cross Streets: Wilshire Blvd / Curson Ave
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Region: Westside/Beverly Hills Area
Phone: (323) 937-4230
Admission: Regular admission rates apply.
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access,
Website: www.cafam.org/upcoming
Description: Rich in vibrant colors and infused with stories both ancient and new, Mithila paintings from the Bihar region of India debuts at CAFAM this spring. Rooted in traditional wall and floor paintings, modern Mithila painting is created on paper and illustrates both religious gods and goddesses, and modern themes such as gender politics and social commentary. Mithila paintings have raised the status of its women artists and the economy of this poor region as the artform continues to gain international acclaim. This exhibit traces the extraordinary development of this vibrant painting tradition that straddles both the modern and the ancient.
Submitted By: Craft & Folk Art Museum
Time: Regular museum hours apply.
Location: Craft & Folk Art Museum
Address: 5814 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , 90036
Cross Streets: Wilshire Blvd / Curson Ave
RideAmigos:
Transit Directions:
Driving Directions:
Region: Westside/Beverly Hills Area
Phone: (323) 937-4230
Admission: Regular admission rates apply.
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access,
Website: www.cafam.org/upcoming
Description: Rich in vibrant colors and infused with stories both ancient and new, Mithila paintings from the Bihar region of India debuts at CAFAM this spring. Rooted in traditional wall and floor paintings, modern Mithila painting is created on paper and illustrates both religious gods and goddesses, and modern themes such as gender politics and social commentary. Mithila paintings have raised the status of its women artists and the economy of this poor region as the artform continues to gain international acclaim. This exhibit traces the extraordinary development of this vibrant painting tradition that straddles both the modern and the ancient.
Submitted By: Craft & Folk Art Museum
Cost
Regular admission rates apply.More about Craft and Folk Art Museum
Craft and Folk Art Museum
FolkWorks presents concerts in this intimate art space. The museum shop and galleries are open evening of concerts. It near the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and across the street from the La Brea Tar Pits. There is plenty of parking nearby.Post a Countdown Widget
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