Bhai Gian Singh Naqqash | |
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 Portrait painting of Gian Singh Naqqash by his son, G.S. Sohan Singh | |
| Born | 1883 Amritsar, Punjab |
| Died | 1953 |
| Known for | Sikh artist |
| Notable work | Murals located in the Golden Temple complex |
| Style | Mohra-kashi Naqqash |
| Title | Official naqqash (artist) of the Golden Temple |
| Term | 1899 – 1931 |
| Children | Sunder Singh Jagat Singh G.S. Sohan Singh |
| Parent | Charan Singh (father) |
Gian Singh Naqqash (1883 – 1953) was a Punjabi Sikh artist who specialized in naqqashi and mohrakashi methods.[1][2][3] He was a fresco painter and worked at the Golden Temple for more than 33 years.[4][3] He is particularly known for painting in the style that is known as the Sikh School of Painting.[5] He was notable for localizing Sikh art by developing a local Punjabi style that was disassociated from the Pahari style, specifically the Kangra variety, and Iranic art styles, which had influenced Punjabi and Sikh art prior.[3] Gian Singh achieved this by incorporating local Punjabi features, dress, and settings in the depicted figuratives.[3] Later-on in his life, he was awarded and recognized by the S.G.P.C. for his artistic efforts.[3]
- ^ "Gian Singh Naqqash, Bhai". Gateway To Sikhism. 20 March 2007. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ Bakshi, Artika Aurora; Dhillon, Ganeev Kaur (2021). "The Mural Arts of Panjab". Nishaan Nagaara Magazine (2021 annual issue). pp. 46–51. PDF. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Srivastava, R. P. (1983). Punjab Painting. Abhinav Publications. p. 52. ISBN 9788170171744.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Family of artists & legacy of 'most talented' Sunder Singh, 17". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ Srivastava, R. P. (1983). Punjab Painting. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 978-81-7017-174-4.