Mysuru:

“Even as we admire the sculptures at historical places and exhibitions we tend to fail to identify the sculptors,” said Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Mysuru.

He was speaking after releasing the books ‘Badami Chalukya Temples Foundation Designs’ by Dr. Virupaksha B. Badigera and ‘Shilpi A. Kiran Subbaiah’ by N.B. Kaverappa at a function held as a part of ‘Shilpakala Sambhrama’ at Maneyangala in Kalamandira in city on Saturday.

Stating that sculptors were professionals who continue their work without expecting any fruits, Prof. Murthy added that it was the duty of the society to identify such persons.

“Tourists do not come to our city to visit IT&BT industries but to study our culture and heritage in which art plays a vital role as it is nothing but the reflection of our society,” he added.

Former Director of Mysore University Prasaranga Prof. C. Naganna spoke about the books. Karnataka Shilpakala Academy Chairman Mahadevappa Shambulingappa, authors Dr. Badigera and Kaverappa were present on the occasion.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 06th, 2016