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Indian art historian and collector
Kishan Chand Aryan
Born1919
Died2002
Occupation(s)Art historian and collector
Academic work
Main interestsFolk and tribal artwork
Websitehttps://www.museumoffolkandtribalart.in/

Kishan Chand Aryan (1919–2002), commonly abbreviated as K. C. Aryan, was an Indian art historian and collector. He was the author of 23 books, covering art-topics from a scholarly perspective.

Collection

Realizing the endangerment of the survival of tribal artwork, K. C. Aryan began his own collection of the form. Much of his artwork is sourced from states such as Himachal Pradesh, and exists in the form of folk-masks, wooden-carvings, pahadi roomal, mohra, and miniature paintings that were all created by unknown artisans. He has saved historical bronze and copper idols from being melted-down by purchasing them. Being a devotee of Hanuman, K. C. Aryan collected much artwork related to the monkey-god.

In 1984, he founded the Museum of Folk and Tribal Art, better known as K.C. Aryan's Home of Folk Art. The museum is based in Gurugram out of his former residence.

Around 100 pieces from K. C. Aryan's personal collection were displayed at the National Museum in New Delhi as part of the Unknown Pieces of Himachal Folk Art exhibition.

Death

K. C. Aryan died in 2002 and the caretaking of his museum was left to his son Baij Nath Aryan and his daughter Subhasini Aryan.

Bibliography

Some of K. C. Aryan's publications include the following:

Books

  • Aryan, Kishan Chand (1975). Hanumān in Art and Mythology. Rekha Prakashan. ISBN 9780883868171.
  • Aryan, Kishan Chand (1975). 100 Years Survey of Punjab Painting (1841–1941). Punjabi University (Patiala).
  • Aryan, Kishan Chand (1977). Punjab Murals. Rekha Prakashan. ISBN 9788190000246.
  • Aryan, Kishan Chand (1983). The Cultural Heritage of Punjab, 3000 B.C. to 1947 A.D. (illustrated ed.). Rekha. ISBN 9788190000291.
  • Aryan, Kishan Chand (1996). Encyclopedia of Indian Art, References, Symbols, Evolution of Devanagari Script (4th ed.). Rekha Prakashan. ISBN 9788190000345.

Articles

  • Aryan, Krishan Chand (1971). "Some Punjabi artists". Roop-Lekha. 39 (1).
  • Aryan, Krishan Chand (June 1977). "Folk paintings (of the Sikhs)". Marg. 30: 64–65.
  • Aryan, Krishan Chand (June 1977). "The pool of nectar (Golden temple)". Marg. 30 (3).

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Divine Simian: Tribute to K C Aryan's work". MillenniumPost. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  2. ^ Pathak, Nilima (25 October 2017). "A unique folk and neglected arts museum". Gulf News. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  3. ^ "List of Publications". Museum of Folk and Tribal Art. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  4. ^ A., Divya (25 June 2019). "An exhibition showcases rare masterpieces of Himachali folk art from the collection of late artist KC Aryan". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  5. "About K. C. Aryan". Museum of Folk & Tribal Arts. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  6. ^ Chilana, Rajwant Singh (Jan 16, 2006). International Bibliography of Sikh Studies. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 263–264. ISBN 9781402030444.
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