Vijayanagara (Hampi) Conference at Sophia College in January 2007.

aadil

Just thought you might find this interesting conference worth attending if you are interested in Hampi and it's art, architecture and archaeology. I will be attending this lovely conference and anyone who is interested may join. The details are given below:

SOUTH INDIA UNDER VIJAYANAGARA:
RECENT RESEARCH IN ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY
An International Conference at Sophia College for Women, Mumbai, India
(As part of the Sesquicentennial Celebrations of the University of Mumbai)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2007
8.30-9.30 a.m. : Registration and Breakfast
9.30-10.30 a.m. : INAUGURATION - Chief Guest: Justice B.N.Srikrishna
9.30: Tribute in dance to the University of Mumbai
9.40: Welcome by Dr. (Sr.) Anila Verghese, Principal, Sophia College
9.50: Address by Dr. Vijay Khole, Hon.Vice-Chancellor, Mumbai Univ.
10.00: Keynote Address by Justice B.N.Srikrishna
10.20: Vote of Thanks by Ms. Swarupa Kamat, Head - Dept. of History
COFFEE BREAK: 10.30-10.40 a.m.
SESSION I (Archaeology): Chairperson - Dr. George Michell
10.45-11.30 a.m. : Dr. M.S. Nagaraja Rao [Former Director General of the
Archaeological Survey of India]: “Twenty-five Years of Excavations at Hampi (1975-2000)”
11.30 a.m.-12.15 p.m. : Dr. John Fritz [Anthropologist and Director of the Vijayanagara
Research Project]: “The Hampi Archaeological Atlas Project”
12.15-12.45 p.m. : Dr. Kathleen D. Morrison [Professor of Anthropology and
Director of the Center for International Studies, University of
Chicago, USA]: “The Vijayanagara Metropolitan Survey”
12.45-1.15 p.m. : Discussion on the three papers on Archaeology
LUNCH BREAK: 1.15-2.00 p.m.
SESSION II (Site Management and Conservation): Chairperson - Dr. John M.Fritz
2.00-2.30 p.m. : Prof. Nalini Thakur [Professor of Architectural Conservation,
School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi]: “National Framework for the Integrated Management Plan for the Hampi Site”
2.30-3.00 p.m. : Mr. B. Sarath Chandra [Conservation Architect, Consultant to the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority, Hospet]: “Processes on the Ground for the Implementation of the Integrated Management Plan for Hampi”
3.00-3.30 p.m. : Ms Abha Narain Lambah [Conservation Architect]: “Public-
Private Partnership in Conservation Projects at Hampi”
3.30-4.00 p.m. : Discussion on the three papers on Conservation
TEA BREAK: 4.00-4.15 p.m.
SESSION III (Epigraphy): Chairperson - Dr. M.S. Nagaraja Rao
4.15-5.15 p.m. : Dr. S. Rajashekhar [Historian and Former Registrar, Karnatak
University, Dharwad]: “New Ideas Regarding Inscriptions as Related to Vijayanagara Period Monuments”
7.45 p.m. : Dinner on the Central Lawn for speakers and invited guests
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2007
9.00-9.45 a.m. : Registration and Breakfast
SESSION IV (Art and Architecture): Chairperson - Dr. Kathleen Morrison
9.45-10.45 a.m. : Dr. George Michell [Architectural Historian and Director of the
Vijayanagara Research Project]: “Early Photography at Vijayanagara and the Lessons Learnt”
10.45-11.45 a.m. : Dr. Choodamani Nandagopal [Associate Professor, Indira
Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Southern Regional Centre, Bangalore]: “Vijayanagara Art - A Retrospect”
COFFEE BREAK: 11.45-12.00 noon
SESSION V (Art and Architecture contd.): Chairperson - Dr. S.Rajashekhar
12.00-1.00 p.m. : Dr. Anna Dallapiccola [Former Professor of Indian Art, South
Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, Germany]: “Ramayana: Themes and Variations”
LUNCH BREAK: 1.00-1.45 p.m.
SESSION VI (Art and Architecture contd.): Chairperson - Dr.Choodamani Nandagopal
1.45-2.45 p.m. : Dr. Anila Verghese [Historian and Principal of Sophia College
for Women]: “Development of the Gopura in South Indian Temple Architecture”
2.45-3.30 p.m. : Dr. S.K.Aruni [Asst. Director, ICHR - Southern Regional Centre,
Bangalore]: “Architecture of the Gowdas of Yelahanka”
TEA BREAK: 3.30-3.45 p.m.
SESSION VII (Art and Architecture contd.): Chairperson - Dr.Anna Dallapiccola
3.45-4.15 p.m. : Ms Purnima Srikrishna [Research Scholar]: “Philosophy, Art
and Architecture of the Vidyashankara temple at Shringeri”
4.15-4.45 p.m. : Ms. Brigitte Khan Majlis [Curator of the Textile Department,
Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum of Ethnography in Cologne,
Germany] “Gandabherunda Image on Textiles and Monuments of
South India”

CONCLUDING SESSION: Chairperson - Mr. Vatsa Kumar, Former President, Kannada Vrinda, Houston, Tx. U.S.A.
5.00 p.m. : Remarks by Dr. (Sr.) Anila Verghese
5.05 p.m. : Remarks by Mr. Vatsa Kumar
5.10 p.m. : Vote of Thanks by Mrs. Rashna Poncha, lecturer - Dept. of History
5.30-6.30 p.m. : Yakshagana Recital by a troupe from Udipi (introduction by Mr. Vatsa Kumar)

DURING THE TWO DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE THERE WILL BE AN EXHIBITION & SALE OF BOOKS AS WELL AS A PHOTO EXHIBITION BY THE HAMPI FOUNDATION ON ITS CONSERVATION PROJECTS.

Fees for members of the public is Rs300 to be paid by demand draft in the name of "Principal, Sophia College " payable at Mumbai. Forms available at the college with the Principal. Students can pay Rs150 and Teachers Rs250. Breakfast, Lunch and Tea for both days is included in the registration fees. Last date for registration is 15th December but they have extended it till the end of this month if anyone is interested in attending this conference.

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anilkhare

That is really interesting... I really look forward to be there..I will be able to commit in a weeks time