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Jamini Roy


Often known as the father of Bengal Modernism, Jamini Roy worked towards the revival of Bengali folk styles and traditions in painting.
WORK

Two Cats Holding a Large Prawn
by Jamini Roy
1920

Cat
by Jamini Roy
1920-1950s

ESSAYS

The Patua-art of Bengal

by  Jamini Roy

We may begin with some idea of the other art-forms prevalent in Bengal. In Bengal there had been two distinct types of art. One of these was the familiar everyday art of the people and the other the occasional art of the festive rituals, which was art in its sophisticated form. Patua-paintings may be

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