10 Questions
Which type of early modern art from India emerged as a hybrid form of commercial art?
Company School painting
What were bazaar paintings created in large numbers for?
European expatriates and visitors to India
Which two categories of bazaar paintings are the most recognized?
Company School and Kalighat painting
What was the purpose of Company paintings?
To serve as a visual record of colonial territories
Which cities were important centres for the market-driven art of bazaar paintings?
Patna and Calcutta
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, bazaars became spaces that connected European traders with Indian consumers, creditors, and producers. What does the word 'bazaar' translate to?
Marketplace
What factors contributed to the growth of a new class of patrons and methods for Indian artists?
All of the above
Which cities were important centres for the market-driven art of bazaar paintings?
Chennai and Mysuru
What impact did the growth of the British East India Company have on bazaars and art production in India?
All of the above
What role did lithography play in the production of bazaar paintings?
All of the above
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on bazaar paintings, a unique blend of Western Academic style and Indian miniature painting. Explore the fascinating history and characteristics of this early modern art form from India.
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