At Witty
International School we believe in expanding our students’ horizons and enriching
classroom teaching with the help of our incredible collections and engaging
programmes.The students of Grade 6 visited the Bhau Da Ji Lad Museum, Byculla ,
on the 9th of February, 2019, as an educational visit.The aim of the
visit was to develop the awareness and scientific temper amongst the students.Bhau
Da Ji Lad museum is amongst the oldest museum of Mumbai and served as the treasure
house of the decorative and industrial arts in 1855.
The museum
showcases miniature clay models, miniature monuments like Taj Mahal, Meenakshi
Temple and rare books that document the life of the people of Mumbai.The golden
chandelier on the ceiling, mint coloured walls, patterned wooden staircase, takes
you into a world of history and leaves you in trance.The students were greatly
excited about the exhibition halls ,especially ,the galleries .
Some art products, nonetheless, retained their authenticity in form and
style all the way taking the shape of generic jars and trinket boxes. These
include enameling, lac ware from Sind, Koftagiri
in which silver and gold wire are inlaid in complex and intricate patterns, and
miniature painting of the Indian Ragas, rightfully called Ragamala painting.
The students were explained about the detailed philosophy of how, E.R. Fern
and C.L. Burns, the museum’s first curators, who were also principals of the Sir J.J.
School of Art, brought in a clay modeler
from Lucknow [who was assisted by the art students], to create these colourful
portrayals on show and a world in themselves. changed.
After the guided tour, the children were given a whole lot of activities to
explore and engage critically with the exhibition.In the museum there was
connecting threads exhibition attempts to trace textile practices, traditions
and histories in contemporary Indian Art.
The visit to the Bhau Da Ji Lad Museum was not only enjoyable,
but also inculcated historical knowledge
in the students.The students thoroughly enjoyed the visit and the plethora of
exhibits left them spell-bound. The students were really drawn in the magical
world of History and were greatly inspired. The trip was an enriching
experience for all of them.
The Principal, Mr.Kurian, enthused, “Field
Trips areimportant to help bridge the gap between education and
hands-on experience. Field trips are crucial for every student to acquire
increased knowledge, culture and hands-on experience. Hands-on experience
produces thought provoking questions and answers that help shape a child's
future.”
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