Famous Painter Sumahendra passes away

Famous Painter Sumahendra passed away. He was the director of Visual Art in Jawahar Kala Kendra, Rajasthan. He had also served as Principal of Rajasthan School of Art. He was a resident of Rajasthan.
He was master in Rajasthani miniature paintings and frescos.

His renowned works include World Famous frescos in Bundi fort in the National Museum at Delhi. He authored many books centered on painting.  His book Varnamala is very famous.

What are Frescos?

• Fresco belongs to Italian word affresco which is derived from Latin word for "fresh". Fresco is an art form. It can be of several related mural paintings type, executed on plaster on walls, ceilings or any other type of flat surface.

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012