Speaking Archaeologically™

Let the rooms be filled with shared beliefs and the walls speak of a cultural blend Let the doors open to rediscover and preserve a forgotten heritage. Indo Saracenic or a blend of Indian and Persian art has left its permanence in the history of India. Be it during the period of the greatest dynasty, that is, the Mughals or after its decline, this style continued to flourish in the schools of Deccan, Rajasthan and Punjab Hills even under the British Raj. With the popularity of Miniature paintings and the European influence during the end of Akbar's reign, the detailing, realistic appearance, use of soft or bright colours and embellishments made this form of Art and Architecture stand out. With an aim of reviving the Indo Saracenic art form and letting it highlight one's own culture and heritage, the last Workshop of Speaking Archaeologically proved to be an opportunity for the young artists to showcase their talent. The Government Degree College at Kandaghat, distr...

The first memory that I have of a museum visit is the one when my father took me to the International Dolls Museum, New Delhi. It was the day when my little hands rested upon the glass surfaces, my frantic mind observed the decades old figures and my eyes fixed upon the windows that invited my senses to a whole new world. It was the day when I stepped outside the virtuality and limit offered by the texts. It was the day when I wanted to learn and discover more.  The visits outside the school campus are always our favorite memories of the childhood days and, if these outings are combined with the practical ways of teaching and learning, no student will ever look for an excuse to miss a single day of school. The same objective of reviving the importance of practical knowledge and awakening the young minds with the study of past is now the work tool of The Heritage Lab. It’s an organisation that aims to create and adress amateur and expert interest in the areas of archaeolo...