A Crash Course in Ancient Indian Art
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A trip to Delhi would amount to much less if The National Museum were not on your itinerary. Built in 1960, this place stores an endless and great collection of Indian antiquities. The collection is truly fantastic and extraordinary; there are treasures from pre-historic times and from the time of the birth of Indian civilization. There are priceless pieces and art, sculptures from the Indus Valley civilization. That's not all, the place stores rare miniatures, Buddhist and Jain relics and an extensive collection of artifacts from the Chola era. If you are interested in decorative arts; this museum exhibits those too. a certain amount is charged for photography in the museum.
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Coin Collection at the National MuseumJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Coin collection at the museum provides one with a great wealth of knowledge regarding India's rich cultural heritage. It takes visitors though India's journey from the native economic system to the present day scenario. Approximately 1672 priceless coins fill up spaces that give one an idea of the political and economical changes that the country has endured over the ages.
Collection of Indian Miniature Paintings
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
'Collection of Indian Miniature Paintings' at the National Museum of India is worth a watch. The collection comprises of Mughal, Deccani, Central Indian, Rajasthani, Pahari and many other Indian styles of painting. Most of the exhibits date back from 10 century AD to 19th century AD. The major themes of most of the works are Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagwatpurana and a lot of other mythological tales.
Collection of Jewellery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The Collection of Jewellery at the National Museum is a wonderful peak at all the ancient fine art that women especially appreciated. The collection dates back to the 3rd century BC and includes various articles till the 20th century AD. The Indus jewellery, Mugal jewellery, Taxila jewellery, South Indian Jewellery are some of the one on display here. In all the gallery houses 202 articles that are a must watch for a women.
Guided Tours - The National Museum
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
The well stocked National Museum is replete with all the facilities that would make the experience of visiting the place a highly memorable one. Free guided tours are available. Well experienced guides will take you through the expansive museum with great ease. For booking details, please call or check the website.
Indian Textiles Gallery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
In present times, Indian textiles have garnered a lot of attention because of their sheer individuality. Contrary to popular belief, the western world has always been fascinated with Indian woven cloth. This Gallery is dedicated to Indian textiles and showcases a wide range of cotton, silk and many other materials.
PRE-COLUMBIAN AND WESTERN ART
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
As the name suggests, this permanent exhibition consists of objects from outside India namely Peru, Maya, Inca, Panama and Costa Rica to name a few. These priceless artefacts amount to approximately 250 in number and have been accumulated with the help of Mrs. and Mr. Nasli Heeramaneck of U.S.A. Experience a taste of world culture within India itself with the Pre-Columbian and Western Art collection.
Reflections of India Consciousness (3rd century B.C to 18th century A.D.)
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Fusing together works of art from the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religion, this exhibition entitled Reflections of India Consciousness (3rd century B.C to 18th century A.D.) aims to throw light on the ever changing notion of the Indian consciousness. Varied sculptures and paintings like Rishabhanatha Neminatha, Ajitnatha and Parshvanatha from Jain origin or even Lakshmi-Narayana and many more exemplify this cause. In accordance with the Archelological Survey of India, this non chronological exhibition began on the 8th of December 2008.
Tantra Art Gallery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Part of the humongous National Museum, Tantra Art Gallery houses artefacts of Tantrik origin dating from early 10th century to late 20th century. This interesting exhibition will surely grab you attention, leading you into a territory few have crossed before.
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