Lucknow College of Arts and Crafts
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1911 |
|
Parent institution
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University of Lucknow |
| Principal | Dharmendra Kumar |
|
Academic staff
|
22 |
| Students | 626 (2012) |
| Undergraduates | 264 |
| Postgraduates | 78 |
| Location |
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 26°51′45″N 80°55′59″E / 26.8626145°N 80.9329208°ECoordinates: 26°51′45″N 80°55′59″E / 26.8626145°N 80.9329208°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | Arts College |
| Website | College of Arts and Crafts |
The Lucknow College of Arts and Crafts (LCAC), also known as the Government College of Arts and Crafts (GCAC) or simply the College of Arts and Crafts (CAC), was founded in 1911. It is affiliated to University of Lucknow. Sri Dharmendra Kumar is principal of the college.
The school was established as the School of Industrial Design on 1 November 1892. Initially located at Wingfield Manzil, it moved to Aminabad and later to Baans Mandi. A purpose-built structure was started in 1909 and inaugurated in 1911. Nathanial Herd was the first principal. The school was renamed as Government College School of Arts and Crafts in 1917.
The Indian school of painting was brought to the curriculum in 1925, and graphic arts courses were introduced in 1963. Former principal Jai Kishan Agarwal received the International Print Biannale Florence Italy award in 1974. In 1975 the college merged with the University of Lucknow as a constituent college and its three National diploma courses were converted into degree courses.
The college has following departments:
The College is home to an arts and crafts museum, founded in 1911.
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