K. C. Aryan
Kishan Chand Aryan | |
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| Born | 1919 |
| Died | 2002 |
| Occupation(s) | Art historian and collector |
| Academic work | |
| Main interests | Folk and tribal artwork |
| Website | https://www.museumoffolkandtribalart.in/ |
Kishan Chand Aryan (1919–2002[1]), commonly abbreviated as K. C. Aryan, was an Indian art historian and collector.[2] He was the author of 23 books, covering art-topics from a scholarly perspective.[3]
Collection
[edit]Realizing the endangerment of the survival of tribal artwork, K. C. Aryan began his own collection of the form.[2] Much of his artwork is sourced from states such as Himachal Pradesh, and exists in the form of folk-masks, wooden-carvings, pahadi roomal, mohra, and miniature paintings that were all created by unknown artisans.[4] He has saved historical bronze and copper idols from being melted-down by purchasing them.[4] Being a devotee of Hanuman, K. C. Aryan collected much artwork related to the monkey-god.[1]
In 1984, he founded the Museum of Folk and Tribal Art, better known as K.C. Aryan's Home of Folk Art.[5] The museum is based in Gurugram out of his former residence.[2][4]
Around 100 pieces from K. C. Aryan's personal collection were displayed at the National Museum in New Delhi as part of the Unknown Pieces of Himachal Folk Art exhibition.[4]
Death
[edit]K. C. Aryan died in 2002 and the caretaking of his museum was left to his son Baij Nath Aryan and his daughter Subhasini Aryan.[2]
Bibliography
[edit]Some of K. C. Aryan's publications include the following:[3]
Books
[edit]- Aryan, Kishan Chand (1975). Hanumān in Art and Mythology. Rekha Prakashan. ISBN 9780883868171.
- Aryan, Kishan Chand (1975). 100 Years Survey of Punjab Painting (1841–1941). Punjabi University (Patiala).[6]
- Aryan, Kishan Chand (1977). Punjab Murals. Rekha Prakashan. ISBN 9788190000246.[6]
- Aryan, Kishan Chand (1983). The Cultural Heritage of Punjab, 3000 B.C. to 1947 A.D. (illustrated ed.). Rekha. ISBN 9788190000291.
- Aryan, Kishan Chand (1996). Encyclopedia of Indian Art, References, Symbols, Evolution of Devanagari Script (4th ed.). Rekha Prakashan. ISBN 9788190000345.
Articles
[edit]- Aryan, Krishan Chand (1971). "Some Punjabi artists". Roop-Lekha. 39 (1).[6]
- Aryan, Krishan Chand (June 1977). "Folk paintings (of the Sikhs)". Marg. 30: 64–65.[6]
- Aryan, Krishan Chand (June 1977). "The pool of nectar (Golden temple)". Marg. 30 (3).[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Divine Simian: Tribute to K C Aryan's work". MillenniumPost. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d Pathak, Nilima (25 October 2017). "A unique folk and neglected arts museum". Gulf News. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ a b "List of Publications". Museum of Folk and Tribal Art. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d A., Divya (25 June 2019). "An exhibition showcases rare masterpieces of Himachali folk art from the collection of late artist KC Aryan". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "About K. C. Aryan". Museum of Folk & Tribal Arts. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Chilana, Rajwant Singh (Jan 16, 2006). International Bibliography of Sikh Studies. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 263–264. ISBN 9781402030444.