Editorial: Vol 8, No 2, 2024
Taun Tapas Mukherjee
Editor-in-Chief
Chitrolekha Journal 8:2 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/cjad.82.v8n200
Published: 05 January 2025.]
In Volume 8, Number 2, 2024, we engage with the dynamic intersection of imagination, art, and artificial intelligence, with a special focus on Indian art and its evolution. We are thankful to the authors for considering Chitrolekha to publish their research. In “The Sacred Stones of Chhind Kalo: Thinthini Patthar and the Megalithic Complex in Chhattisgarh”, T. T. Mukherjee & S. P. Satpathy offer a comprehensive examination of the Thinthini Patthar and other sacred stones. This article comments on these megaliths’ archaeological and cultural significance and uncovers their historical importance and continued relevance.
In “Stylistic Development of Ragamala Paintings in 17th Century Mewar”, Supriya Lahoti traces this unique art form’s stylistic developments and cultural significance. This article enhances our understanding of the artistic innovations and thematic diversity that characterize Ragamala paintings by examining specific works and their historical contexts.
In “Kalakacarya-katha: A Jaina Monk’s Tryst with the Scythians as Represented in the Illustrated Manuscripts from Western India”, Soma Ghosh engages with the Jaina monk Kalakacarya’s interactions with the Scythians. This article provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich narrative and artistic traditions that have preserved these historical encounters.
In “Stone and Beyond: Early Assimilative Approaches in Contemporary Indian Stone Sculpture with Reference to Latika Katt, Pandeya Rajivanayan, Brij Mohan Sharma, and Valsan Koorma Kolleri”, Dr. Nitin Dutt analyses contemporary Indian stone sculpture presents an in-depth look at the works of notable artists such as Latika Katt, Pandeya Rajivanayan, Brij Mohan Sharma, and Valsan Koorma Kolleri. This article explores these artists’ assimilative approaches that bridge traditional techniques with modern aesthetics to create captivating sculptures.
Jyoti’s article “Stitches Across Time: Tracing the Chamba Rumal’s Journey to Scotland” traces the fascinating journey of the Chamba Rumal, a traditional Indian embroidered cloth, to Scotland. This piece sheds light on the cultural exchange and historical significance of the Chamba Rumal, exploring how it has been preserved and appreciated across different continents and eras.
In “Interpreting New Media and Assemblage Approaches with Moving Images: The Evolution of Indian Art from the 1990s Onwards”, Hilal Ahmad Khan’s insightful examination of the evolution of Indian art from the 1990s onward provides a comprehensive analysis of how new media and assemblage approaches have shaped contemporary art practices. This article captures the transformative impact of digital technology on artistic expression.
We hope you find this issue thought-provoking and enlightening. Enjoy the journey through these scholarly explorations!