The National Art Gallery is a
fine arts
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gallery of
Shilpakala Academy in Segunbagicha,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city i ...
. It contains works of art from national artists, such as
Zainul Abedin and
Quamrul Hassan.
History
In 1974, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, now called the
National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, was established in Bangladesh. The academy became the sole
conservationists and protectors of art in 2003 and founded the National Art Gallery.
Gallery
The National Art Gallery's two storied building, constructed on the National Academy of Fine and Performing Art grounds, exhibits ways to prevent aging due to environmental factors and artwork from their permanent and temporary collection. There are also rooms for educational purposes, such as lectures about art preservation.
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See also
* Madaripur Shilpakala Academy
* Pangsa Shilpakala Academy
References
External links
National Art Gallery
at Shilpakala Academy
Art galleries of Bangladesh
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Art museums and galleries in Bangladesh
Museums in Dhaka
Bangladesh
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1974 establishments in Bangladesh