Works of Ramkinkar in the Context of Conventionalism and Modernity
Keywords:
Sculpture, TraditionalismAbstract
Modernism in Indian sculpture started with RamkinkarBaij. A strange combination of tradition and modernity can be observed in his work. His creative journey started from the inspiration of tradition. He has also absorbed all the ‘isms’ of art history. But, applied in his own way. His working style-technique is completely modern. Although his modernism is distinct from western modernism. Sometimes his work has crossed the boundaries of modernity. Analysts are always in trouble to think whether he is a traditionalist or a modernist. In this context, an attempt has been made in this study to judge Ramkinkar's work and discuss his true position in art history.
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