Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University



Artist/Creator/Designer: Goverment of India

Category: Institutions

Location: Banaras Hindu University ,Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 

Period:  1911-1920

Date:  Department founded in 1916


Detailed Description

The Faculty of Visual Arts at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), established in 1916, is a premier institution for advanced training in creative and applied arts in India. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and research programmes in five specialised departments: Painting, Applied Arts, Plastic Arts, Pottery & Ceramics, and Textile Designing. It is situated on the BHU campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The faculty provides a comprehensive curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with practical studio experience, preparing students for careers as designers, painters, sculptors, and textile artists. The Faculty of Visual Arts, which places a high value on professional growth and creative thinking, has produced many alumni who have achieved success in a variety of art and design disciplines. The faculty also hosts art exhibitions and fairs, fostering a vibrant artistic community and encouraging interaction with national and international art activities.


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