Chandigarh November 17, 2023
End of an Era
Dr. B. N. Goswamy, founding Chairperson of the the Department of Fine Arts and Professor Emeritus in Art History, Panjab University breathed his last on 17.11.23, bringing to an end an era.
An icon for all art historians and scholars Dr. B. N. Goswamy strode like a colossus in the field of art history, to which he gave a new meaning and direction. Known not only all over the country but across the world as one of the most eminent scholars in the field, he will continue to inspire generations of art historians. His was the vision behind the setting up of the Museum of Fine Arts, Panjab University and its collection of priceless works of art.
A man who choose to give up a career in the IAS for academic pursuits and research, apart from being a stalwart in the field of art history his deep knowledge to poetry, specially Urdu poetry, upon which he held audiences spellbound, was part of the mystique that he weaved.
One of the leading lights of Panjab University, in service and after retirement, his contribution to the University as a whole and to the Department of Fine Arts (Art History and Visual Arts) and the Museum of Fine Arts will always be remembered. Professor Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor Panjab University while condoling his passing away talked about the irreparable loss to the University with the passing away of this leading legend.
