Departments of Fine Arts



Prof. WMPS Bandara

Professor in Fine Arts

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Education

PhD

PGIAR

MPhil

Peradeniya

BA

Peradeniya

Current Positions

Professor in Fine Arts - University of Peradeniya

Positions Held

Senior Lecturer - University of Peradeniya

Awards

Mr. & Mrs. Ukkubandara Ranatunge Gold Medal in Fine Arts (Best result of the Special Arts Degree) - University of Peradeniya

2002

D.R. Wijewardena Aaward and Certificate for meritorious performance Sinhala language (G.A.Q) - University of Peradeniya

1999

“Praghna Ankura” Award for Art, Festival of Literature - University of Peradeniya

1999

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Bandara, W.M.P.S.(2011) Siyavase Sri Lankeeya Vihara Bitusituwam Kalava,(20 th Century Mural Paintings of Sri Lanaka ) Ariya Publishers , Warakapola.

Bandara, W.M.P.S.(2011) Sri Lankeeya Shasthralee Chitra Kalawa (Academic Art of Sri Lanka ) Ariya Publishers, Warakapola. ,

Bandara, W.M.P.S. (2011) Japan Kalawa (Japanese Art, Architecture and Sculpture-Pre historic to Modern) , Sinhala Encyclopedia ,- ed. K.N.O.Dharmadasa, Vol. 2, Ministry of Cultural Affairs & Natural Heritage.

Bandara, W.M.P.S. (2011) “A cross-cultural critique revealed in Mural found in temples belonging to the Kandyan traditional in colonial Sri Lanka”, Abstract, The Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka, 4 th research conference, ed. Oliver Abeynayake & Others, p. 168-169.

Bandara,W.M.P.S. (2010) “A study based on the semeiotic in the Buddhist temple art in the Kandyan tradition”, Proceeding of the fourth International conference of Sri Lanka association of Buddhist studies, ed. Russell Bowden & Ven. Ming Wei, p.44-45.

Bandara,W.M.P.S.(2009) “The influence of European and Indian culture, art and aesthetics on the work of George Keyt”, Proceedings & Abstracts, Peradeniya University Research Sessions, ed. Prof. C. Sivayoganathan & Others, vol.11, p.631.

Bandara,W.M.P.S. (2007) “The influence of expressionism on modern Sri Lankan art”, Proceedings & Abstracts, Postgraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, ed. Prof. G. A. Somarathna & others, p.53.

Bandara,W.M.P.S. (2006) “European Influence in the paintings of M. Sarlis”, proceedings & abstracts, Peradeniya University Research Sessions,ed. Prof. Jayanthi Edirisinghe & Others, vol.11, p.25.

Bandara,W.M.P.S. (2005) “Post- eighteenth century trends in Sri Lankan painting”, Proceedings & Abstracts, Peradeniya University Research Sessions. ed. Prof. B.M.R.Bandara & Others, vol.10, p.30.

Bandara,W.M.P.S. (2005) “The Art of L.T.P.Manjusri: an evaluation with special reference to its artistic and philosophical background”. Proceedings & Abstracts, Post Graduate Research Symposium, Facuty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, ed. Prof. G. A .Somarathna & others, p.36. 21st of January .

Bandara,W.M.P.S.(2004) Mendisge Bouddha Bithusituwam Kalawa (Solias Mendis and His Buddhist Mural Painting), S. Godage & Brothers, Colombo 10.

Bandara,W.M.P.S. (2004) “ George Keyt's Painting and its Indianness” , Proceedings & Abstracts, Peradeniya University Research Sessions, ed. Dr. A.R. Mohamed & Others, vol.9, p.42.

Creative Work

7th International Art Festival- Organized by Poh-Chang Academy of Art and Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin in Thailand – 2011

“Past & Present” – Art exhibition organized by the American Center in Colombo . Sri Lanka . January – 2010

“Shadows” – Art exhibition organized by the Barefoot Gallery in Colombo . Sri Lanka . May – 2010

Recognizing Creativity” – Art exhibition organized by National center for advanced studies in Humanities and social sciences in Colombo , Sri Lanka May - 2009

Art Exhibition, the Reflection of Buddhist Art Siam-Sri Lanka, In Bangkok , Thailand- 2009

The Queen

Art Exhibition, the Reflection of Buddhist Art Siam-Sri Lanka, In Bangkok , Thailand- 2009

Solo Art Exhibition, University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka- 2005

Solo Art Exhibition, University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka -2002.

Solo Art Exhibition, University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka -2001

Solo Art exhibition, D.S.Senanayake Library , Sri Lanka - 1997

Research Interests

Sri Lankan, Indian and European Ancient and modern Art History

Eastern and Western Classical and Modern Aesthetics





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