Design Movement in Tagore’s Santiniketan by Swati Ghosh

This book chronicles the evolution of hand-drawn designs across cultures and time, with a particular focus on Bengali traditional alpanas. What began as a folk art transformed into a symbol of cultural identity and artistic learning under the great masters of Santiniketan, Rabindranath Tagore’s visionary institution.

 Santiniketan – A Cultural Renaissance

Set against the backdrop of a rich artistic and craft heritage, this book documents Tagore’s efforts to revive Indian art and craft through education, shaping a post-independence cultural regeneration.

 Alpana – From Folk to Fine Art

The journey of Bengali alpanas—from ritualistic floor patterns to an intricate art form—is explored in depth, demonstrating how this traditional practice became a medium of aesthetic expression and learning.

A Visual & Historical Treasure

Enriched with photographs and hand-drawn sketches by the author, this book is a tribute to an artistic legacy as old as civilization itself.

A must-read for art lovers, cultural historians, and anyone fascinated by Santiniketan’s role in shaping India’s artistic identity.