Page 6 University Daily Kansan Tuesday, October 3. 1992
Ancient Art Makes Display in Museum
By Elaine Blaylock
Beautiful, miniature paintings from Persia and India, actually illustrations from books of past centuries, make up the special collection now on display at the KU Art Museum.
Exceptionally bright and dynamic use of color is characteristic of these paintings from the collection of Dr. Leland C. Wyman, according to Gerald S. Bernstein, Art Museum curator. They can be seen at the museum throughout October, he said.
"THE EXHIBITION is worked out in a chronological development starting with the Persian contributions and working up to the high point of Rajput painting (of India) in the 19th century," Mr. Bernstein said.
Persian paintings in the collection were done in the 14th-17th centuries, while the Indian art represents the 16th-19th centuries.
Since books were treasures which only a few royal or wealthy Persians could afford at that time, they were cherished and survived while many larger works of art were lost.
In India illustrations of books were preserved and carried on the native tradition of painting. From the late 10th to early 17th centuries, except for occasional murals, Indian art was limited to illustrations for Jain, Budchist, and Hindu books. Probably the necessity for preserving scriptures of these religions in the face of ever-increasing Moslem domination saved the art of painting
Typical of night scenes done by certain Indian artists is a painting entitled "The Errant Lover Who Returns at Dawn." While the sky is black, the remainder of the painting appears as if it were daylight for the convenience of the viewer.
from being lost there, it was noted in a catalog for this collection prepared by Dr. Wyman.
ONE STYLE OF PAINTING in the collection which came from the hills of northwestern India shows great emotional intensity, fierce color, and fresh vitality. Flat figures have savage profiles and great staring eyes.
In contrast, from another area come paintings with exquisite naturalism, delicate coloring, and graceful drawing.
Indian tapestry and metalwork, Persian rugs and ceramics from the KU museum have been displayed with the collection to add a flavor of those countries, Mr. Bernstein said.
Short Ones
The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. William Ross Wallace
Divine love always has met and always will meet every human need. Mary Baker Eddy
Man is a pliable animal, a being who gets accustomed to everything! —Fyodor Dostoevski
Official Bulletin
Catholic Daily Mass; 6:30 a.m., St.
John's Church, 13th & Kentucky.
Officers of Organizations: Should be reported at once to the Office of Dean of Students, 228 Strong for listing in the Student Directory.
Foreign Students: Neosho County Council for UNESCO will hold its annual meeting at Chanute, Kansas, Friday, October 27. If any KU foreign students are interested in attending they should fly by 228 S-101 for a reservation form. Deadline: October 13.
El Atencio (Spanish Club): 4 p.m. 1 Fraser. Students from the Summer Institute in Spain will speak and show slides. Refreshments will be served.
TOMORROW
KU Amateur Radio Club: 7:30 p.m.
201. E. E. Labs. Discussion topic: "Project
OCAR" Everyone interested in amateur
radio is invited to attend.
Episcopal Holy Communion: 9:30 p.m.
Danforth Chapel.
More than 100 friends and former classmates of Jack C. Allison, Lawrence freshman who died here Sept. 24 in an automobile accident, have initiated a memorial fund in his honor.
Friends of Jack Allison Initiate Memorial Fund
Contributions to the fund have come from a variety of sources. The Rainmakers, a band composed of KU students, contributed $140, the proceeds from a dance held last
The world's longest automobile tunnel, soon to be completed, will connect France and Italy. Passing under Mont Blanc, the 7.2-mile-long passage will pierce a formidable barrier—the Alps.
The Jack Allison Fund now contains more than $500, said Mrs. Lucille Allison, Jack's mother. It will be used for loans to deserving KU freshmen who have graduated from Lawrence High School.
"I think that what these people are doing is a wonderful thing. The fund will be available to any deserving freshman student from Lawrence High." Mrs. Allison said.
Longest Tunnel to Pierce Alps
The half fare is available for youth from 12 through 21 upon presentation of a special courtesy card requiring no deposit. The card is available to all registered college students and is honored on any Braniff flight within the United States.
Saturday at the TeePee. And band member Charles Allphin, Lawrence sophomore, a close friend of Allison, said that TeePee employees have also added $55 to the fund.
Airline Cuts Fares
Travel for half-fare on Braniff Airways and charge it! This double inducement for college students was announced here by Howard Davidson, the airline's district manager.
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