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    विद्या ददाति विनयं विनयाद्याति पात्रताम् । पात्रत्वाद्धनमाप्नोति धनाद्धर्मं ततः सुखम् ॥
    Knowledge gives humility, from humility comes worthiness, from worthiness one gets wealth, from wealth good deeds, and from that happiness.

    Welcome to Poorvam International Journal's Seminar Series, where we bring together scholars, artists, and practitioners for enriching intellectual exchanges on creative arts and cultural expressions. Our seminars span a wide range of topics, from traditional performance arts and heritage preservation to digital humanities and contemporary cultural practices.

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    Upcoming Seminars

    Upcoming

    Digital Archives of Bharatanatyam: Preservation and Access

    June 15, 2025

    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST

    Online (Zoom)

    This seminar explores innovative approaches to digitally archiving Bharatanatyam performances, focusing on preservation techniques, metadata standards, and accessibility considerations for researchers and practitioners.

    Digital Humanities Performing Arts Archives
    Upcoming

    Decolonial Approaches to Cultural Heritage Management

    July 3, 2025

    3:00 PM - 5:30 PM IST

    Hybrid (New Delhi & Zoom)

    A critical examination of decolonial methodologies in heritage management, addressing questions of repatriation, community engagement, and indigenous knowledge systems in museum and archival practices.

    Heritage Studies Decolonial Theory Museums
    Upcoming

    Rasa Theory in Contemporary Performance Practice

    August 21, 2025

    11:00 AM - 1:30 PM IST

    Online (Zoom)

    This seminar investigates how traditional aesthetics of rasa can be meaningfully applied to contemporary performance contexts, featuring case studies from theater, dance, and film practices across South Asia.

    Aesthetics Performance Theory Rasa

    Ongoing Seminar Series

    Ongoing

    Monthly Lecture Series: Intersections of Classical and Folk Traditions

    Last Saturday of Every Month

    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM IST

    Online (Zoom)

    An ongoing monthly series exploring the dynamic relationships between classical and folk traditions across various art forms, featuring guest speakers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.

    Performing Arts Folk Traditions Classical Arts
    Ongoing

    Workshop Series: Digital Tools for Cultural Research

    First Wednesday of Every Month

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST

    Online (Zoom)

    A hands-on workshop series introducing scholars to digital tools and methodologies for cultural research, including data visualization, digital archives, and computational analysis of cultural texts.

    Digital Humanities Research Methods Workshops

    Past Seminars

    Past

    Ecological Aesthetics in Traditional and Contemporary Indian Art

    April 10, 2025

    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST

    Online (Zoom)

    This seminar examined how ecological themes and materials have been integrated into both traditional and contemporary Indian artistic practices, with a focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness.

    Aesthetics Ecology Visual Arts
    Past

    Gender and Performance in South Asian Classical Traditions

    March 18, 2025

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST

    Hybrid (Mumbai & Zoom)

    An exploration of gender representations and performativity in South Asian classical dance and theater traditions, addressing questions of canonical interpretations and contemporary reimaginings.

    Performing Arts Gender Studies Classical Arts
    Past

    Reimagining Museum Spaces: Interactive and Immersive Approaches

    February 25, 2025

    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM IST

    Online (Zoom)

    This seminar presented innovative approaches to museum design and curation that incorporate interactive technologies and immersive experiences to engage diverse audiences with cultural heritage.

    Heritage Studies Museums Digital Humanities
    Past

    Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Contemporary Arts Practice

    January 12, 2025

    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM IST

    Hybrid (Chennai & Zoom)

    An examination of how indigenous knowledge systems inform contemporary artistic practices, with case studies from tribal and folk communities across India and their collaborations with contemporary artists.

    Indigenous Knowledge Contemporary Arts Folk Traditions

    Interested in Presenting at Our Seminars?

    We welcome proposals from scholars, practitioners, and artists for our upcoming seminar series. Share your research, perspectives, and practices with our engaged community.

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