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Which city is considered to be the starting point of the modern Indian art movement in Indian painting?
Which city is considered to be the starting point of the modern Indian art movement in Indian painting?
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chennai
- Calcutta (correct)
What were the initial Indian art protagonists such as Raja Ravi Varma drawing on?
What were the initial Indian art protagonists such as Raja Ravi Varma drawing on?
- Western traditions and techniques (correct)
- Ancient Indian scriptures
- African tribal art
- Chinese art forms
What was the artistic movement that drew from the rich cultural heritage of India as a reaction to Western influence?
What was the artistic movement that drew from the rich cultural heritage of India as a reaction to Western influence?
- Renaissance art movement
- Bengal school of art (correct)
- Santiniketan school
- Baroque art movement
What drew European artists to the courts of the princely states of India?
What drew European artists to the courts of the princely states of India?
Who led the Santiniketan school, which harked back to idyllic rural folk and rural life?
Who led the Santiniketan school, which harked back to idyllic rural folk and rural life?
Which artistic movement in Indian painting drew from the rich cultural heritage of India as a reaction to Western influence?
Which artistic movement in Indian painting drew from the rich cultural heritage of India as a reaction to Western influence?
Who were the initial Indian art protagonists drawing on Western traditions and techniques including oil paint and easel painting?
Who were the initial Indian art protagonists drawing on Western traditions and techniques including oil paint and easel painting?
Which city is considered to have been the starting point of the modern Indian art movement in Indian painting?
Which city is considered to have been the starting point of the modern Indian art movement in Indian painting?
What marked the decline of the Santiniketan school in the 'forties'?
What marked the decline of the Santiniketan school in the 'forties'?
What drew European artists to the courts of the princely states of India?
What drew European artists to the courts of the princely states of India?
Flashcards
Starting point of modern Indian art?
Starting point of modern Indian art?
Calcutta is considered the origin of modern Indian art.
Raja Ravi Varma's influence?
Raja Ravi Varma's influence?
Raja Ravi Varma and others initially adopted Western traditions and techniques.
Bengal School of Art?
Bengal School of Art?
The Bengal School of Art reacted against Western influence by embracing India's cultural heritage.
Why European artists went to India?
Why European artists went to India?
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Leader of Santiniketan?
Leader of Santiniketan?
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Raja Ravi Varma's techniques?
Raja Ravi Varma's techniques?
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Decline of Santiniketan?
Decline of Santiniketan?
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Study Notes
Modern Indian Art Movement
- Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is recognized as the starting point of the modern Indian art movement in painting.
Initial Protagonists of Indian Art
- Pioneers like Raja Ravi Varma began drawing on traditional Indian mythology and historical themes, combining them with Western techniques.
Reaction to Western Influence
- The Progressive Artists' Group emerged as a significant artistic movement that drew from India's rich cultural heritage, responding to and challenging Western influences in art.
European Artists in Indian Courts
- European artists were attracted to the courts of princely states in India due to the vibrant culture, opportunities for patronage, and the exotic appeal of Indian life and art.
Santiniketan School
- The Santiniketan school was led by Rabindranath Tagore, emphasizing a connection to rural life, folk traditions, and nature, often reflecting idyllic themes.
Decline of Santiniketan School
- The decline of the Santiniketan school in the 1940s was marked by a shift in artistic focus and the impact of political and social changes in India.
Initial Influences from the West
- Early Indian art protagonists were influenced by Western traditions and techniques, notably utilizing oil paint and easel painting to modernize their artistic expressions.
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