50-odd replicas/models of monuments and sculptures of the glorious period of ancient Indian history on display in an awe-inspiring exhibition
Relics of other periods also depicted
What better way of learning ancient Indian history than authentically recreating portions of it in the shape of aesthetically appealing replicas and models of monuments and sculptures, capturing the true glory of the times gone by. After two years of painstakingly research and efforts, staff artists, students and teachers of Saupin’s School in Sector 32 Chandigarh have jointly achieved the unthinkable with unbridled support of the school management.
The research, the imaginatively and authentically executed artworks displayed for public view in an awe-inspiring exhibition titled ‘Ancient Indian Art & Architecture (Mauryan & Early Gupta Period)’ is a subject of much admiration both from the student community and art lovers and admirers. The period depicted in the exhibition is considered the glorious period of Indian history when ancient India witnessed transformation from small kingdoms to powerful centralised states.
For more details of this period, one of the links that can be visited is https://www.vedantu.com/history/the-maurya-and-gupta-empires
We, a group of old schoolmates (not Saupinians), availed the opportunity on Thursday (July 9) to have a close and relaxed view of the exhibition on the invitation of an old buddy, and were left speechless. We found it unbelievable that a bunch of amateurs could display such mastery in recreating history with such authenticity and finesse, which surely even archaeological experts would admire. The overwhelming experience inspired an instant flashback to the days spent in our school, to our history classes and our history teachers.
Rest will let the pictures taken at the exhibition do the talking.
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Considering the requests from other schools and art lovers, the school management has decided to extend the exhibition, inaugurated by Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi on July 4 in a basement hall of the school, till July 14 (Tuesday). Visitors are welcome during designated hours by appointment.
