HISTORICAL ANALYSIS ON PATUAS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE MOBILIZATION OF RURAL MASSES DURING THE INDIAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT
AYAN SENGUPTA
History
July 2023
Folk art refers to a broad range of items that showcase the traditional values and craft practices of diverse social groups. India's folk artists serve as a grassroots example of many art and craft media. Most people who create folk art have little to no formal education. It does not at all draw inspiration from high art or academic trends. It is a type of art that is simply a skill that has been passed down through pupillary succession. The folk artist's works manifest as a reflection of the external influences in his environment. Folk art is therefore primarily associated with rural places. Whether on a global or local level, folk art forms are made up of basic, emotive, and indicative technical and thematic pieces that convey some sort of reflection-related message. In this article, evaluation on patuas with special reference to the mobilization of rural masses during the Indian independence movement has been discussed
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