• Marupu Venkatesam

The artistic glory of Rajamahendravaram, a historical town of Andhrapradesh, Sri. Damerla Rama Rao, who has achieved fame at the international level in the field of Painting and art. Damerla is a great artist and a great painter who brought modern Andhra painting to life by combining modern traditional painting styles by exploring western art styles. Damerla followed the path of Raja Ravivarma, the Pictorial creator of the Indian Gods and the gem of Indian art. Damerla was a step ahead of Raja Ravivarma who drew pictures of a woman by seeing a lady standing in front of him as a model. He also painted portraits, nature paintings, mythological and social paintings. 8th March is Damerla's 125th birth anniversary, on the same day that he had completed his training in painting in Bombay and returned to Rajamahendravaram in the year 1922 and started painting at his will and on his own accord. Exactly one hundred and twenty-four years have passed on this day. On this occasion, let us look at Damerla’s artistic life and its essence which elevated the fragrance of the art of painting style of Andhrapradesh to the entire world.

Damerla Ramarao, A legendary Artist of India

"Damerla Ramarao, A legendary Artist of India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no.f433-f438, January-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301558.pdf

"Damerla Ramarao, A legendary Artist of India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no. ppf433-f438, January-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2301558.pdf