Colonial Influence on Fine Arts in India
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What was the perception of the British towards the fine arts created by Indians?

  • They believed Indians lacked training and sensibility to appreciate fine arts. (correct)
  • They admired the traditional Indian crafts and art schools.
  • They considered Indian art to be superior to European art.
  • They felt Indian art was more creative than Western art.

Which art school was set up in 1919 as part of the newly established Visva-Bharati University?

  • Calcutta Fine Arts Academy
  • Kala Bhavana (correct)
  • Madras School of Art
  • Lahore Art School

What type of art did the art schools established in major cities like Lahore, Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras tend to promote?

  • Futuristic digital art
  • Post-modern abstract art
  • Traditional Indian crafts and academic art reflecting Victorian tastes (correct)
  • Art inspired by ancient Egyptian themes

Who were the key figures involved in nurturing the Bengal School of Art as a response to colonial bias?

<p>Abanindranath Tagore and E.B. Havell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influenced Indian artists during the time of intense political turmoil after World War–I?

<p>Modern European art through art magazines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what city did the famous Bauhaus exhibition travel to, influencing Indian artists?

<p>Calcutta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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British view on Indian fine arts

The British thought Indians lacked the skill and understanding to appreciate fine arts.

Kala Bhavana's establishment year

1919, part of Visva-Bharati University.

Art schools in major cities

Promoted traditional Indian crafts and Victorian-style art.

Bengal School founders

Abanindranath Tagore and E.B. Havell nurtured the Bengal school of art.

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Post-WWI Indian art influence

Modern European art, especially through magazines, impacted Indian artists' work.

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Bauhaus exhibition city

Calcutta was a city the Bauhaus exhibition traveled to.

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