Art Talk - Raja Ravi Varma (Artist)

The path-breaking art - and fascinating story - of the iconic painter, Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906). Ravi Varma was the first Indian artist to paint Hindu Gods and Goddesses in a 'realistic' manner using oil paints. His paintings of Lakshmi, Saraswati and other deities captured the visual imagination of India for decades. He is also famous for his paintings of royalty and the rich. The best works of Raja Ravi Varma are shown - and discussed - during this show. Art Talk with Jujhar Singh interviews well known art restorer, Rupika Chawla, who is an authority on Raja Ravi Varma. The show also features Director of Art Alive gallery, Sunaina Anand, and leading contemporary artists G.R. Iranna and Manjunath Kamath on how Ravi Varma's art inspires artists even today. For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/ Connect with us on Social platform at :   / newsxonline   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel :    / newsxlive