Making claims to tradition: poetics and politics in the works of young Maithil painters

Singh, Mani Shekhar (2014) Making claims to tradition: poetics and politics in the works of young Maithil painters. In: Wording the world: Veena Das and scenes of inheritance. Fordtham University Press, New York, pp. 318-440. ISBN 9780823261857

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Abstract

This chapter explores the question - 'What does it mean to inherit a tradition?' Are these young artists merely passive carriers of traditional templates and if not then how do anthropologists conceptualize novelty within the traditional arts inspired by Veena Das's work on children and her discussion of Wittgenstein on what it means to follow a rule. This chapter adds to her work on voice and culture.

Item Type: Book Section
Keywords: Indian tradition | Art, and painting | Maithili painters
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Arts and Humanities > Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Social Sciences and humanities > Arts and Humanities > Arts and Humanities (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Gena Veineithem
Date Deposited: 09 Jun 2022 11:13
Last Modified: 11 Jun 2022 11:52
Official URL: https://fordham.universitypressscholarship.com/vie...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/3305

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