Zainul Abedin Art Institute

Abstract

The dissertation paper is a descriptive article describing the various aspects that were under taken for the consideration of contemporary art history of Bangladesh and its institutionalization. The considerations explored, aided the designing process of the academic thesis project the Zainul Abedin Art Institute in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The various factors that required apprehension for the design considerations are described in details in the following paper. Detailed accounts of the site, institution design standards and a narrative of the project development are provided to a better understanding of the design development process. This publication may provide useful knowledge regarding the artistic values involved in the architectural exploration of the diverse field of contemporary art in Bangladesh, were the works of Artist Zainul Abedin can be taken as the greatest influence. The article provides the knowledge regarding history of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin and his style of works. It contains information regarding the location, history and the contextual aspects of Mymensingh.