Tribal Art & Culture of India

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India had always been known as the land that portrayed cultural and traditional vibrancy through its conventional arts and crafts. The 35 states and union territories sprawled across the country have their own distinct cultural and traditional identities and are displayed through various forms of art prevalent there. Every region in India has its own style and pattern of art, a traditional art practiced by several tribes or rural population, which is classified as tribal art. This course will help the viewer to learn about the tribal art & culture which is simple, ethnic yet colorful and vibrant enough to speak volumes about the country's rich heritage.

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Who is eligible: Any person wishing to know more about the Indian knowledge and culture.

How long will it need: 2 hours

What will I get: Course completion certificate authorised by ICCR and SPPU

How much will I have to pay: All the program topics are free of charge for viewing.

What will I learn:

  • Learn about tribes in India and the diversity of tribes in India
  • Study the uniqueness of Indian tribes which they have maintained through the cultural depiction of their art
  • Understand the inseparable relation or relationship between Nature, Culture and Art

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About Subject Expert

Dr. Aarti Prasanna Nawathe

Ms. Aarti Prasanna Nawathe is working as Assistant Professor in Savitribai Phule Pune University in the Department of Anthropology. Her research experience counts for more than 7 years from tribal as well as urban anthropology. The projects like ethno archeological study of settlement pattern, Ethnobotanical study of tribes of Maharashtra and networking and group dynamics analysis of Government schools in Karnataka and Tamil-Nadu States have offered her in-depth understanding of cultural ecological diversities and their association and impact on human lives and societies. It has enriched her experience encompassing various fields of anthropology such as ethno archeology, medical anthropology, developmental anthropology, urban anthropology, biological anthropology and so on. Ms. Aarti Prasanna Nawathe's teaching experience counts for more than 12 years with reputed institutions like Fergusson College, Modern College, Kaveri Institute, Spicer Adventist University Pune, Maharashtra from the field of History. Being hardcore researcher, she is involved in diverse research activities by conducting multifaceted researches and publishing articles in various research journals as well as in popular periodicals.