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Indian Art History Congress
- 14 Feb 2025
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Why in News?
The 32nd Indian Art History Congress was held from 8 to 10 February 2025 at Indian Institute of Heritage, Noida .
Key Points
- About the Conference:
- The theme of the conference was “Rendering Indian Epics in Art and Culture”.
- It aimed to highlight the diverse forms of artistic expressions based on the epics.
- The Mahabharata and Ramayana, with their teachings on duty, righteousness, and justice, have shaped the way of life for many.
- Their ideals resonate across cultures, both in India and beyond.
- It was organised by Indian Heritage Institute, Noida under the Ministry of Culture
- Importance:
- The conference highlighted the varied forms of artistic expressions based on the epics through oral, textual and visual media .
- Discussion on the influence of epics and their various artistic forms from ancient to contemporary times.
- To promote interest in Indian art and to work for its preservation and protection.
- To make efforts to protect the tangible and intangible cultural heritage .
Indian Art History Congress (IAHC)
- It is an all-India institution that studies Indian art heritage.
- It aims to encourage in-depth research and discussion on various aspects of Indian art history and culture.
- This organization works for the preservation of Indian cultural heritage, tangible and intangible art forms.
- It provides a platform for experienced and young scholars to exchange their art related research and ideas.
- Its headquarters is located in Guwahati.
