Gone to pat / an Adirya Kashyap production ; a Mainak Bhaumik film.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Bhaumik, Mainak.

Chaudhary, Sayan.

Kashyap, Adirya.

Documentary Educational Resources (Firm)

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Undetermined

Subjects (All):

Juang (Indic people)--India--Midnapore (District).

Juang (Indic people).

Patas (Art)--India--Midnapore (District).

Patas (Art).

Midnapore (India : District)--Social life and customs.

Midnapore (India : District).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 streaming video (30 min.))

Place of Publication:

Watertown, Mass : Documentary Educational Resources, [2005]

Language Note:

Subtitled in English.

Summary:

The Patuas, or Juang, who live in the small village of Noya, Midnapore, in India, practice a form of painting called "pat"--richly colored storyboards on scrolls that reflect the ancient myths of their Indian culture. This art form is transmitted from generation to generation - the subjects and styles of the paintings simply changing over the years, encompassing what is culturally appealing at the time. Myths are now being replaced by news stories and social subjects, such as domestic abuse and environmental issues. While keeping religious and folk myths alive, the pats have taken on a new purpose: to raise social awareness.

OCLC:

649691202