Recently, the G20 Summit venue, an exhibition will feature cultural treasures from all 29 participating countries, both physically and digitally. Objects of historical and cultural significance will be showcased under categories like ‘object of cultural significance,’ ‘iconic cultural masterpiece,’ ‘intangible cultural heritage,’ ‘natural heritage,’ and ‘artefact related to democratic practices.’ The digital section includes the Magna Carta from the UK, the Panini Ashtadhyayi from India, and iconic items like the Mona Lisa, Gutenberg Bible, Coatlicue statue, Abrahamic Family House, and Kosode. The Culture Corridor-G20 Digital Museum is a pioneering project to create a collaborative “museum in the making.”
Facts/ Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Magna Carta: The Magna Carta is a historic royal charter from 1215, representing a milestone in the development of constitutional and legal principles in England. It secured rights and liberties against arbitrary rule.
- Panini Ashtadhyayi: Panini’s Ashtadhyayi is an ancient linguistic text from the fourth century BC. It established the rules and standards for writing and speaking Sanskrit, making it a foundational work in linguistics.
- Gutenberg Bible: The Gutenberg Bible is the earliest major book printed using movable type, credited with revolutionizing the production of books and contributing to the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance.
- Coatlicue Statue: The Coatlicue statue is an Aztec sculpture representing the earth goddess. It’s a significant piece of Mesoamerican art and mythology, depicting a complex deity associated with life and death.
- Kosode: The Kosode is a short-sleeved garment and a precursor to the modern Kimono in Japanese traditional clothing. It reflects the evolution of Japanese fashion and cultural attire over the centuries.
