The Evolution of Printmaking in Assam, North-East India

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER-1
  • CONTANTS
  • THE HISTORICAL REFERENCE OF PRINT MEDIA IN INDIA
  • “ORUNODOI” AS A EVIDENCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT IN PRINT MEDIA IN ASSAM.
  • JODUMONI CHOPAKHANA IS HISTORICALLY IMPORTANCE FOR IT'S SEVERAL PRINTING PRODUCTION DURING THE TIME OF PRE-INDEPENDENCE...
• CHAPTER-2
  • THE PIONEERS OF PRINTMAKING INTRODUCED AS A IMPORTANT LANGUAGE OF ARTS, DURING 1950'S TO 80'S..
• CHAPTER-3
  • THE EMERGENCE OF PRINTMAKING ACADEMICALLY IN ART SCHOOLS OF ASSAM..
• CHAPTER-4
  • A BRIEF ANALYSIS ABOUT THE INTRODUCTION OF PRINTMAKING AS A MODERN VISUAL LANGUAGE DURING 1980'S ONWARDS.
  • NONI BORPUJARI AS A PRINTMAKER AND HIS EXPERIMENTATION ON DIFFERENT MATRIX.
  • THE VITAL ROLE OF DILIP TAMULY IN THE FIELD OF PRINTMAKING AND A BRIEF DISCUSSION ABOUT HIS JOURNEY AS A PRINTMAKER.
  • DISCUSS ABOUT DR. RAJKUMAR MAZINDER AND HIS WORKS OF PRINTMAKING IS A SIGNIFICATION OF SECULARISM DURING 90S ONWARDS IN A BROADER ASPECT.
  • MANESWAR BRAMHA AS A EXPLORATORY INNOVATOR IN CONTEMPORARY SCENARIO OF PRINTMAKING.

Objectives and Key Themes

This dissertation explores the evolution of printmaking in Assam, North-East India, with a particular focus on its historical development and the key figures who shaped its trajectory. It aims to understand the emergence of printmaking as a significant art form in Assam, tracing its origins, key influences, and its role in shaping the artistic landscape of the region.

• The historical development of printmaking in Assam, tracing its roots to the early 19th century.
• The influence of key pioneers who introduced printmaking as a language of art during the 1950s to 1980s.
• The establishment of printmaking as an academic discipline in art schools of Assam.
• The emergence of printmaking as a modern visual language during the 1980s onwards.
• The work of prominent printmakers in Assam, including their experimental techniques and contributions to the field.

Chapter Summaries

The dissertation delves into the historical context of printmaking in Assam, starting with the introduction of print media in the region during the mid-19th century. Chapter 1 explores the significance of publications like "Orunodoi" and the role of the Jodumoni Chopakhana in the development of printing during the pre-independence era. Chapter 2 focuses on the pioneers who introduced printmaking as a significant art form in Assam during the 1950s and 1980s. Chapter 3 examines the establishment of printmaking as an academic discipline in art schools within Assam. Chapter 4 analyzes the emergence of printmaking as a modern visual language during the 1980s onwards, featuring the work of prominent printmakers like Noni Borpujari, Dilip Tamuly, Dr. Rajkumar Mazinder, and Maneswar Bramha.

Keywords

The dissertation focuses on the history and development of printmaking in Assam, exploring key figures like Noni Borpujari, Dilip Tamuly, and Dr. Rajkumar Mazinder. It examines the emergence of printmaking as a modern visual language in Assam, including its integration into art schools, and the role of printmaking in reflecting social and cultural themes of the region.