Sadashiv Vasantrao Gorakshkar | |
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| Born | 31 May 1933 |
| Died | 13 July 2019 (aged 86) Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | writer, historian, museologist and art critic |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2003) |
Sadashiv Vasantrao Gorakshkar (31 May 1933[1] – 13 July 2019) was an Indian writer,[2][3][4] art critic, historian, museologist[5] and a director of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, erstwhile Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai. He is credited with the restoration of Lakshmibai Pitre Kalasangrahalaya,[6] a museum in Devrukh, Maharashtra to its present state.[5]
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Birth
He was born on 31 May 1933[3][4] and brought up in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Works
Gorakshkar was the author of several books and articles[7] such as:
- Raj Bhavans in Maharashtra[8]
- Animal in Indian Art[9]
- The Maritime Heritage of India[10]
- Karle Caves of Western India.[11]
Awards
Gorakshkar was honoured by the Government of India in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[12]
Death
He died on 13 July 2019 in Maharashtra and last rites were conducted in Vasind.[13]
See also
References
- ^ "Who's who in India". Guide Publications. 15 July 1986 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Worldcat Profile". Worldcat. 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Listing on University of Chicago, Library Catalog". University of Chicago. 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ a b "ABES Listing". ABES. 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Lakshmibai Pitre Kalasangrahalaya". The Hindu. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ "Devrukh Museum". Devrukh Museum. 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ Gorakshkar, Sadashiv. "Sculptural Activity of the Gupta Period in Western India - Mirpur Khas, Devnimori, Kanheri The Golden Age: Gupta Art Empire, Province and Influence". Marg. 42 (3): 81–84.
- ^ Sadashiv Gorakshkar (2002). Raj Bhavans in Maharashtra. Directorate General of Information & Public Relations. OCLC 243776792.
- ^ Sadashiv Gorakshkar (1979). Animal in Indian Art. Prince of Wales Museum of Western India. OCLC 13610263.
- ^ Sadashiv Gorakshkar, Kalpana Desai (1989). The Maritime Heritage of India. Western Naval Command. OCLC 22595574.
- ^ Sadashiv Gorakshkar (1977). Karle Caves of Western India. Tata Services. OCLC 236137093.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards. 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ^ Sadashiv Gorakshkar, founding father of Mumbai's heritage movement passes away at 86, Times of India, 13 July 2019
Further reading
- Sadashiv Gorakshkar (1977). Karle Caves of Western India. Tata Services. OCLC 236137093.
- Sadashiv Gorakshkar (1979). Animal in Indian Art. Prince of Wales Museum of Western India. OCLC 13610263.
- Sadashiv Gorakshkar, Kalpana Desai (1989). The Maritime Heritage of India. Western Naval Command. OCLC 22595574.
- Sadashiv Gorakshkar (2002). Raj Bhavans in Maharashtra. Directorate General of Information & Public Relations. OCLC 243776792.
- Gorakshkar, Sadashiv. "Sculptural Activity of the Gupta Period in Western India - Mirpur Khas, Devnimori, Kanheri The Golden Age: Gupta Art Empire, Province and Influence". Marg. 42 (3): 81–84.
External links
- "Worldcat Profile". Worldcat. 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- "Listing on University of Chicago, Library Catalog". University of Chicago. 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- "ABES Listing". ABES. 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
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