{"product_id":"banglar-sora-bengali-version","title":"Banglar Sora (Bengali Version)","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dipankar Parui\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"150\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suprokash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eBanglar Sora\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the origin and spread of the Sureshwari Sora from the village of Sureshwar in Faridpur, Bangladesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eThe book compares the design and artistic methods of the Sora with that of Faridpur's traditional Sora, noting similarities in the structure and design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThe Sora is typically framed with red and green borders, with a narrow black band in between. The central design often includes images like those seen in the Durga family's traditional illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe book also draws parallels between the composition of the Sora and the Bengali Dashavatara cards in terms of both color arrangement and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eThe illustration style of the Sora shares characteristics with the Pattachitra paintings from Odisha's Raghurajpur, showcasing intricate line drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eThe pose of Durga depicted in the Sora aligns with the traditional Khass Bengal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eThe flexibility of the line drawings in the Sora is compared to the fluidity seen in Buddhist thangka paintings from Nepal, particularly in how divine figures are depicted with long and flexible lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eGeographically, the proximity of places like Faridpur, Dhaka, and Sureshwar to the ancient Buddhist site of Paharpur or Sompur Monastery is significant, linking these art forms to the Buddhist Vajrayana traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eThe color processing in the Sora resembles that found in Nepalese thangka paintings, where both earth and mineral-based pigments are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eThe book also explores the influence of tantra charts found in Nepalese thangka art on the division of the Sora canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1973\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis work is part of the \u003cem data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eSuprokash\u003c\/em\u003e Regional Studies Series, aiming to document and preserve the cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Bengal and its neighboring regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suprokash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49978969981232,"sku":"Suprokash_2040","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/suprokash-book-default-title-banglar-sora-bengali-version-41372484862256.jpg?v=1775963734","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/banglar-sora-bengali-version","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}