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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Calcutta</p> Signup and view all the answers

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