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75th Anniversary of Indian Independence Lecture—Art and Independence

Explore the life and work of Indian artist Y. G. Srimati (1926–2007), who grew up in Chennai during the Indian independence movement of the 1940s.

Explore the life and work of Indian artist Y. G. Srimati (1926–2007), who grew up in Chennai during the heated atmosphere of the Indian independence movement of the 1940s. Learn how Srimati re-envisioned traditional subjects as part of a conscious expression of nationalist sentiments, incorporating themes from Indian religious epic literature along with visions of rural culture. This program is presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, New York, and the Indo-American Arts Council.

John Guy, Florence and Herbert Irving Curator of the Arts of South and Southeast Asia, Asian Art, The Met

Recorded December 15, 2021

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John Guy
Florence and Herbert Irving Curator of the Arts of South and Southeast Asia, Department of Asian Art

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