New Delhi, May 27: While most people are familiar with the Telangana movement for a separate state, they remain unaware of the rich traditions of art of the region which include Deccan miniature paintings, folk art, leather puppetry and Buddhist sculptures.
Over 50 pieces of art- paintings, drawings and sculptures exhibited in the capital over the past week by 40 artists depicted the lifestyle and habits of people over 60 years from the Telangana region.
“The works displayed belong to artists especially painters from the post Independence era. This particular body of work is being collectively shown for the first time,” says B Narsinga Rao who has curated the exhibition, Art@ Telangana.
Tagged between Rs 20 lakhs and Rs 9.5 lakh the works of art are spanning over four generations have been witnessing considerable interest, according to the curator.
–PTI