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Contribution of sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar in the globalization of Indian art

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  • Anuj Mishra

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Keywords:
Ram Vanji Sutar, Cultural Consciousness, Indian Sculpture, Statue of Unity, Global level
Abstract

The history of Indian sculpture is very ancient in which different periods have given concrete form to historical, religious and cultural consciousness. Which has been glorious for the history of India, among the sculptors who have given recognition to sculpture at the global level in modern times, the name of Padma Bhushan decorated Ram Vanji Sutar is especially noteworthy. Sutar ji's life and his sculptures are excellent examples of Indian culture, nationalism and artistry.

Ram Vanji Sutar has raised the flag of Indian cultural philosophy and democratic values ​​by installing the statues of great men like Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sardar, Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru etc. not only in India but also in western countries. The work created by him, “Statue of Unity”, which is one of the tallest statues in the world, is a center of attraction not only in our India but also in western countries.

Sutar ji is famous for his realistic style. He has created magnificent life-size and non-life-size statues. In which the liveliness and expressions of rasa, bhaav, praman, depth and balance are fully reflected. And it is a medium to influence Indian culture. Sutar ji's sculpture has contributed significantly to the technical work, technical medium and social upliftment.

Author Biography
  1. Anuj Mishra

    Research Scholar, Dept. of Fine Arts, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Published
2025-08-24
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Articles

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Contribution of sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar in the globalization of Indian art. (2025). KALAA SAMIKSHA, 1(05), 08-16. https://kalaasamiksha.in/index.php/magazine/article/view/6

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