Evolution of Calligraphy in India
(1960-1979) Post-Independence
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Evolution of Calligraphy in India(1960-1979) Post-Independence
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Calligraphy by Satyajit Ray
Probably one of Ray's most well-known and iconic designs is the Devi poster. Using imagery associated with the goddess Kali, he portrays the main character, Dayamoyee, played by Sharmila Tagore, with large almond-shaped eyes staring straight at the audience, a scarlet bindhi, and thickly arched and adorned eyebrows. The image has an even more bizarre and elevated quality due to the division of her face into light and dark colours, which represent the division between her more aggressive and kinder aspects. The title typography is made to resemble a temple.
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Calligraphy by Satyajit Ray
The statement that the late cinema great Satyajit Ray elevated his movie posters to the status of art is not hyperbole. He was, in fact, the only film auteur in the world to personally design his own posters. A masterclass in minimalism, the poster for Charulata features a portrait of the protagonist created simply with a calligraphic brushstroke. It’s a testament to Ray’s artistic prowess that he manages to bring out Charulata’s longings and pathos in such an evocative and seemingly effortless manner. It also establishes her gaze and point of view, which dominate the film. The minimalism of the drawing is beautifully offset by the ornate title typography.
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