Kirpal Singh- A Painter of Sikh History
Journal Title: Artistic Narration: A Peer Reviewed Journal of Visual & Performing Art - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
This research paper is a sincere and thoughtful effort to throw light on the artistic career as well as personal life of the stalwart artist of Sikh history- Kirpal Singh. The artist’s inner self was fully inspired by extraordinary pieces of art by outstandingartists of Italian Renaissance like Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Rubens which deeplyaffect his style which is reflected in his colour palette. He begins his artistic sojourn in very simple yet effectively manner and played an important role to flourish the messages of Sikh Panth through Sikh Art. His paintings on Sikhism are displayed on the walls of ‘Central Sikh Museum’ Golden Temple, Amritsar.
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Hemwati Vaid
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