6 Questions
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.
Which art school was set up in 1919 as part of the newly established Visva-Bharati University?
Kala Bhavana
What type of art did the art schools established in major cities like Lahore, Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras tend to promote?
Traditional Indian crafts and academic art reflecting Victorian tastes
Who were the key figures involved in nurturing the Bengal School of Art as a response to colonial bias?
Abanindranath Tagore and E.B. Havell
What influenced Indian artists during the time of intense political turmoil after World War–I?
Modern European art through art magazines
In what city did the famous Bauhaus exhibition travel to, influencing Indian artists?
Calcutta
Explore the impact of British colonialism on the development of fine arts in India during the 19th century. Learn about the establishment of art schools in major cities and the promotion of traditional Indian crafts influenced by Victorian tastes.
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