Exhibition Ramayana
Doesn’t look as if were going to have an Indian Summer this year kids! But don’t fret, the Ramayana exhibition, one of the world’s greatest and enduring stories from India is here to brighten up your day. For the first time over 100 paintings with illustrated 17th-century manuscripts will go on display to tell the story of the ancient Sanskrit epic through vividly coloured scenes and dramatic imagery. The story is Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of a demon king with the help of an army of monkeys. (The English equivalent would probably be the Arthurian legends). In the same way as Arthur played a large part in English literature, Ramayana influenced the art and culture in the Indian subcontinent and South East Asia, with versions of the story appearing in the Buddhist canon from a very early date. The exhibition will also be accompanied by a programme of films and performances and will be a great opportunity to experience the essence of India. Sophie Khan
where
British Library, 96 Euston Road NW1 2DB020 7412 7332
when
Mon-Fri 9.30am-6:00pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
how much
Free
Doesn’t look as if were going to have an Indian Summer this year kids! But don’t fret, the Ramayana exhibition, one of the world’s greatest and enduring stories from India is here to brighten up your day. For the first time over 100 paintings with illustrated 17th-century manuscripts will go on display to tell the story of the ancient Sanskrit epic through vividly coloured scenes and dramatic imagery. The story is Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of a demon king with the help of an army of monkeys. (The English equivalent would probably be the Arthurian legends). In the same way as Arthur played a large part in English literature, Ramayana influenced the art and culture in the Indian subcontinent and South East Asia, with versions of the story appearing in the Buddhist canon from a very early date. The exhibition will also be accompanied by a programme of films and performances and will be a great opportunity to experience the essence of India. Sophie Khan
where
British Library, 96 Euston Road NW1 2DB020 7412 7332
when
Mon-Fri 9.30am-6:00pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
how much
Free
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