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Welcome to our Fine Arts Workshop page! Here, we celebrate creativity and artistic expression through various workshops designed to inspire and nurture your talents. Our workshops cover a wide range of art forms, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, our workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore your creative potential under the guidance of experienced instructors.

We are currently planning exciting new workshops, and we can't wait to share them with you. If workshops happen here, on this page of our website, we will inform you with all the details you need to join and participate. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and updates, and get ready to embark on an artistic journey with us.

Thank you for your interest in our Fine Arts Workshops. We look forward to creating beautiful art together!



About the University
 
Acharya Nagarjuna University has completed four decades of its existence & was inaugurated on 11th September, 1976 by the former President of India, Sri Fakruddin Ali Ahmed ANU offers Architecture & Planning, Fine Arts, Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Law, Pharmacy and oriental language courses. Now It has 55 PG. Teaching cum Research courses in the Campus, it has got MoU U with with Japan, Japan. China, USA, Korean Colleges Our university has NAAC A grade and has Swatchatha ranking. We proudly announcing, university got many and more national and international ranks, under the esteemed leadership of our beloved Vice Chancellor. 

About the Department
Department of Fine Arts had its beginning as a part of ANU College of Architecture and Planning during the year 2020 now it's merged in Arts, Commerce and Law colleges with Specializations in Painting & Sculpture 


Our Vision 
To generate sources of knowledge that dispels ignorance and establishes truth in everything 

Our Aim 
To impart Creative skills of international 
standards and enable students to face the growing demand for comprehensive concepts and skits in the field of Fine Arts 

Our Objective 
To educate students in all necessary pro them them to become a complete p ssary spheres so as to sonal through School of Emerged trends in Fine arts. To expand the base of Fine Arts education by narrowing the gap between Fine Arts education and practical implementation, thus enhancing their practical knowledge and orientation towards profession. 

About Workshop 
Terracotta: Tradition and Contemporary Practice in India 
Terracotta, derived from the Italian word meaning "buked earth." is one of the oldest forms of art in the world, deeply routed in the soil of India. As a traditional medium, terracotta has long been associated with religious ritual, folk culture, and decorative art forms. The heritage of terracotta sculpture in India, especially in regions she Bengal dates back centuries, where artisans sculpted deities, decorative panels, and functional items from local clay. Today, Indian contemporary artists and students are reinvigorating this ancient art farm, blending traditional methods with modern, conceptual, and abstract sensibilities. This fusion of heritage with innovation creates a diverse and meaningful narrative around the evolving role of terracotta in Indian art.

Aims and objective of the Workshop 
The workshop aims to introduce fine arts students to the heritage of terracotta sculpture in India, particularly focusing on traditional practices like those from Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and other culturally rich regions. It aims to Inspire students to incorporate terracotta into modern, conceptual, and abstract art forms, fostering creativity and innovation within a traditional medium. The workshop seeks to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in working with terracotta clay, developing their skills in modeling, firing, and glazing techniques. By using natural materials, the workshop aims to raise awareness of the ecological significance of terracotta emphasizing sustainability and environmental stewardship in art. The aim is to encourage students to explore the intersection of indigenous practices, cultural heritage, and contemporary art trends through the medium of terracotta 

SPEAKERS 

Dr. M. Balamani

Art historian, Art Critic& Cultural Analyst
Master Degree and PH.D is from 
The Dept. Of Art History& Aesthetics,
Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda.

RESOURCE PERSONS 
Anita Rao 

BA Psychology honors Delhi University.
MA Psychology From Andhra university.
ATD from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai.
MCIACS Dr BDL Museum, Mumbai.
Pursuing MFA in ceramics from Andhra University.

L. Laxmana Rao

Local Terracotta Artist

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