Indian Art History Congress | 14 Feb 2025

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.