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Exhibit of the week
19.11.2012 - 25.11.2012
ART SECTION
Mahishasuramardini
The Government Museum, Chennai is conducting the weekly exhibition to create awareness on the Cultural wealth of the Museums and to highlight rare objects of the collection for the benefit of the students, scholars and general public. In the series of exhibitions, Mahishasuramardini (Thanjavur School of paintings) was displayed in the main building from 19.11.12 to 25.11.12. A pamphlet was also released for the same.
The Government Museum, Chennai has a good collection of paintings and sculptures, both traditional and modern. Thanjavur paintings depict the figures of Thanjavur Maratha Kings and Queens and Puranic (mythological) scenes from Tamil Literature and Puranas. The name Thanjavur paintings refers to a certain styles of painting, which attained a characteristic form in the Thanjavur area during the Maratha period. The distinctive characteristic of Thanjavur paintings is their gold gilt and gem set technique. Mahishasuramardini is the manifestation of Durga with more than two pairs of hands. She is represented as killing the demon king Mahishasura (demon with a buffalo head) who is seen lying at the feet of the Devi. Displayed here is the “Mahishasuramardini” as the “Exhibit of the week”. This is an exquisite object and one of the prideful collections of the Chennai Museum.
View of the Exhibition |
Visitors received pamphlet from the Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Museum |
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Pamphlet released by Curator, Zoology Section |
Visitor looking at the Exhibit |
Panpattu Palagani
Government Museum Chennai is conducting cultural programme on every Thursday to create awareness on our rich performing arts among the students “Panpattu Palagani” (windows of culture) programme was inaugurated on 26.07.2012 at the Museum Theater. Honourable Minister for School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare, Thiru.N.R.Sivapathi inaugurated the Panpattu Cultural programme as well as Fine Arts and Handicrafts Training Programme to Chennai Corporation School Students. Worshipful Mayor of Chennai Corporation, Thiru.Saidai Duraisami felicitated in the function and encouraged the students. Thiru.Rameshram Mishra, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to the Government, Tourism and Culture Department gave the presidential address. Thiru.S.S.Jawahar, I.A.S., Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Museums explained the objectives of “Panpattu Palagani” programme. Nearly 500 Students from various schools attended the programme.
Panpattu Palagani Programme
Puppet Show |
Principal Secretary to Government, Tourism and
Culture Dept. honouring the Minister for School Education |
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Hon’ble Minister for School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare, Thiru.N.R.Sivapathi inaugurated the Panpattu Palagani programme. |
Worshipful Mayor of Chennai Corporation, Thiru.Saidai Duraisami felicitated. |
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Thiru.Rameshram Mishra,I.A.S.., Principal Secretary to Government gave presidential address |
Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Museums Thiru.S.S.Jawahar, I.A.S. explained the objectives of "Panpattu Palagani" 2012 |
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View of Audience |
Cultural Programme |
Fine Arts Training to Chennai Corporation School Students
Every week, the Government Museum, Chennai is conducting “Fine Arts Training” to Chennai Corporation School Students to develop their interest in drawing, Craftwork, etc. This training is mainly designed to kindle awareness among the students on art and to promote the spirit of enquiry. It provides a facility to have practical knowledge of making Arts and Crafts.
Initially, the Government Museum has organized “Fine Arts Training” to the Chennai Girls High School, Cooks Road, Chennai-12, on 26.07.2012. Two hundred students have participated the training. Thiruvalargal.K.Vilvanathan and K.Ramalingam, Lecturers of Government Fine Arts College, Chennai had given training on “Basic Drawing”. Lunch, Tea, Snacks and Art materials were provided to the students. The Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Museums distributed the Certificates to the students.
Fine Arts Training Programme
Training given by Thiru.K.Vilvanathan |
Students having Lunch |
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Certificates given by Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Museums |
Certificates given by Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Museums |
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Students busy in drawing |
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