ROERICH CONNECTION

The first Doctoral thesis through the Parishath was recently submitted by Smt. Pushpa Dravid on the Himalayan Paintings of Prof. Nicholas Roerich. Prof. M.S. Nanjunda Rao, who is an important contributor in this area of research was invited to international Roerich Trust, India. His periodical visits on invitation to Russia and his association with these organisations is significant in fostering the Indo-Russian friendship.

Another activity of the Parishath which deserves note is its publications. The colourful tone on the unique Mysore Traditional Paintings is slated for a second edition. A Kannada version of this valuable work is also on the anvil. Its other books are, a fully illustrated volume on "Ganesha" and "Humanism in Art" by Dr. S. Roerich. Recently, a catalogue on Kejriwal collections and the Artists camp-1996 have been added. To commemorate the Roerich’s association with the Parishath on illustrative album has been brought out. To celebrate 50 years of Indian Independence the Parishath organised a major curated show, "Movement in Indian Art" along with a relevant catalogue.

Today the Parishath stands as a monument to all that is noble and beautiful in Indian Art. Indeed, it is an ideal centre for the promotion of all kinds of artistic pursuits, for which the promoters are beholden as much to the State and Central governments, as to the art loving public of Bangalore.