Indian Art in the United States Part 1

Description

This film covers the Smithsonian Institution's first official exhibition of contemporary art from India, which was organized by the Academy of Fine Arts of Calcutta and the All Indian Association of Fine Arts in Bombay. The film shows opening preparations for the exhibition; highlights of over two hundred paintings by ninety-six artists; Secretary of the Smithsonian Dr. Leonard Carmichael commenting on America's gratitude to the Indian government for offering the collection; and Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Gaganvihari Lallubhai Mehta speaking about the sharing of cultures.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities