{"id":15450,"date":"2023-11-09T06:02:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T06:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15450"},"modified":"2024-01-20T07:52:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T07:52:12","slug":"personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalities Associated to Paintings &#8211; UPSC Art &#038; Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalities associated with paintings often possess a deep connection to the world of art, driven by their unique creative expressions and profound insights into the human condition. These individuals include renowned artists whose works have left an indelible mark on the art world, collectors and patrons who have shaped art history, and critics and scholars who have illuminated the meaning and context of various masterpieces. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Frida Kahlo are celebrated for their distinct styles and contributions to the art world. Collectors and patrons such as Peggy Guggenheim and Gertrude Stein have played pivotal roles in nurturing emerging talent and preserving art for future generations. Meanwhile, art critics and scholars like Clement Greenberg and Susan Sontag have enriched our understanding of the aesthetics and cultural significance of paintings. These personalities, with their diverse roles and perspectives, have collectively enriched the tapestry of art, making it a reflection of human creativity and emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Relevance : GS-1 (Indian Heritage and Culture)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7667bc2e84\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7667bc2e84\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#PAINTINGS_OF_INDIA\" title=\"PAINTINGS OF INDIA\">PAINTINGS OF INDIA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#GENRES_OF_INDIAN_PAINTING\" title=\"GENRES OF INDIAN PAINTING\">GENRES OF INDIAN PAINTING<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#1_Cave_Painting\" title=\"1. Cave Painting:&nbsp;\">1. Cave Painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#2Madhubani_Painting\" title=\"2.Madhubani Painting:&nbsp;\">2.Madhubani Painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#3Miniature_Painting\" title=\"3.Miniature Painting:&nbsp;\">3.Miniature Painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#4Mughal_Painting\" title=\"4.Mughal Painting:&nbsp;\">4.Mughal Painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#5_Mysore_Painting\" title=\"5. Mysore Painting:&nbsp;\">5. Mysore Painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#6Rajput_Painting\" title=\"6.Rajput Painting:&nbsp;\">6.Rajput Painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#7Tanjore_Painting\" title=\"7.Tanjore Painting:&nbsp;\">7.Tanjore Painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#8Pattachitra\" title=\"8.Pattachitra:&nbsp;\">8.Pattachitra:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#9Bengal_schools_of_painting\" title=\"9.Bengal schools of painting:&nbsp;\">9.Bengal schools of painting:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#PERSONALITIES_OF_INDIAN_PAINTING\" title=\"PERSONALITIES OF INDIAN PAINTING\">PERSONALITIES OF INDIAN PAINTING<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#1_Rabindranath_Tagore\" title=\"1. Rabindranath Tagore\">1. Rabindranath Tagore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#2_Abanindranath_Tagore\" title=\"2. Abanindranath Tagore\">2. Abanindranath Tagore<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Bharat_Mata\" title=\"(i) Bharat Mata\">(i) Bharat Mata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#ii_The_Victory_of_Buddha\" title=\"(ii) The Victory of Buddha\">(ii) The Victory of Buddha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#iii_Passing_of_Shah_Jahan\" title=\"(iii) Passing of Shah Jahan\">(iii) Passing of Shah Jahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#iv_Journeys_End\" title=\"(iv) Journey&#8217;s End\">(iv) Journey&#8217;s End<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#3_Jamini_Roy\" title=\"3. Jamini Roy\">3. Jamini Roy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Three_Pujarins\" title=\"(i) Three Pujarins\">(i) Three Pujarins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#4_Amrita_Shergil\" title=\"4. Amrita Shergil\">4. Amrita Shergil<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Self-Portrait\" title=\"(i) Self-Portrait\">(i) Self-Portrait<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#5_Saiyed_Haider_Raza_SH_Raza\" title=\"5. Saiyed Haider Raza (S.H. Raza)\">5. Saiyed Haider Raza (S.H. Raza)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Composition_Geometrique\" title=\"(i) Composition Geometrique\">(i) Composition Geometrique<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#6_MF_Hussain\" title=\"6. M.F. Hussain\">6. M.F. Hussain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#7_Tyeb_Mehta\" title=\"7. Tyeb Mehta\">7. Tyeb Mehta<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Mahisasur\" title=\"(i) Mahisasur\">(i) Mahisasur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#8_Satish_Gujral\" title=\"8. Satish Gujral\">8. Satish Gujral<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Days_of_Glory\" title=\"(i) Days of Glory\">(i) Days of Glory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#9_Dhiraj_Choudhury\" title=\"9. Dhiraj Choudhury\">9. Dhiraj Choudhury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#10_A_Ramachandran\" title=\"10. A. Ramachandran\">10. A. Ramachandran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#11_Raja_Ravi_Varma\" title=\"11. Raja Ravi Varma&nbsp;\">11. Raja Ravi Varma&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Shakuntala\" title=\"(i) Shakuntala\">(i) Shakuntala<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#12_S_L_Haldankar\" title=\"12. S L Haldankar\">12. S L Haldankar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_The_Glow_of_Hope\" title=\"(i) The Glow of Hope\">(i) The Glow of Hope<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#13_Vasudeo_S_Gaitonde\" title=\"13. Vasudeo S Gaitonde\">13. Vasudeo S Gaitonde<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Painting_4\" title=\"(i) Painting 4\">(i) Painting 4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#14Nandalal_Bose\" title=\"14.Nandalal Bose\">14.Nandalal Bose<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#i_Bapuji\" title=\"(i) Bapuji\">(i) Bapuji<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#1Who_is_considered_the_%E2%80%9CFather_of_Indian_Modern_Art%E2%80%9D\" title=\"1.Who is considered the &#8220;Father of Indian Modern Art&#8221;?\">1.Who is considered the &#8220;Father of Indian Modern Art&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#2What_is_the_significance_of_the_Bengal_School_of_Art_in_Indian_art_history\" title=\"2.What is the significance of the Bengal School of Art in Indian art history?\">2.What is the significance of the Bengal School of Art in Indian art history?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#3How_did_Amrita_Sher-Gil_contribute_to_Indian_art\" title=\"3.How did Amrita Sher-Gil contribute to Indian art?\">3.How did Amrita Sher-Gil contribute to Indian art?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#4What_is_the_contribution_of_Jamini_Roy_to_Indian_art\" title=\"4.What is the contribution of Jamini Roy to Indian art?\">4.What is the contribution of Jamini Roy to Indian art?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#5How_did_Nandalal_Bose_impact_Indian_art_and_culture\" title=\"5.How did Nandalal Bose impact Indian art and culture?\">5.How did Nandalal Bose impact Indian art and culture?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/personalities-associated-to-paintings-upsc-art-culture\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PAINTINGS_OF_INDIA\"><\/span>PAINTINGS OF INDIA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The tradition of painting has been a part of Indian culture for a long time.<\/li><li>Indian classical paintings have changed over the years, influenced by different traditions.<\/li><li>These paintings were initially connected to religion but later combined various cultural influences.<\/li><li>Western ideas began to impact Indian art during the colonial period.<\/li><li><strong>After India gained independence in 1947<\/strong>, different <strong>art schools emerged<\/strong>, bringing modern techniques and thoughts.<\/li><li><strong>Art galleries <\/strong>were set up to display these artworks.<\/li><li>Indian art received a boost with the <strong>country&#8217;s economic changes in the early 1990s<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Artists from different fields brought in various styles of work.<\/li><li>As a result, Indian art now goes beyond traditional academic boundaries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GENRES_OF_INDIAN_PAINTING\"><\/span>GENRES OF INDIAN PAINTING<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cave_Painting\"><\/span>1. Cave Painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prehistoric cave paintings in India, like those in <strong>Ajanta<\/strong>, <strong>Ellora<\/strong>, <strong>Bagh<\/strong>, and <strong>Sittanavasal<\/strong>, emphasise naturalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Madhubani_Painting\"><\/span>2.Madhubani Painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Originating in a <strong>Bihar <\/strong>village, Madhubani paintings were<strong> initially drawn by women<\/strong> on their<strong> home walls<\/strong>, <strong>reflecting <\/strong>their thoughts and dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Miniature_Painting\"><\/span>3.Miniature Painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Small, handmade paintings known for <strong>intricate and delicate brushwork<\/strong>, often <strong>colourful but small in size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Mughal_Painting\"><\/span>4.Mughal Painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>blend <\/strong>of <strong>Indian<\/strong>, <strong>Persian<\/strong>, and <strong>Islamic styles<\/strong>, Mughal paintings were <strong>confined to book illustrations and miniatures <\/strong>during the Mughal empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mysore_Painting\"><\/span>5. Mysore Painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolving in<strong> Karnataka&#8217;s Mysore city<\/strong>, these paintings feature muted colours and attention to detail, <strong>often depicting Hindu gods and goddesses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6Rajput_Painting\"><\/span>6.Rajput Painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Originating in<strong> Rajasthan&#8217;s royal states<\/strong>, Rajput paintings depict themes from <strong>epics<\/strong>, <strong>Krishna&#8217;s life<\/strong>, <strong>landscapes<\/strong>, and more, using miniatures as a preferred medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7Tanjore_Painting\"><\/span>7.Tanjore Painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hailing from<strong> Tamil-Nadu&#8217;s Thanjavur city<\/strong>, Tanjore paintings are known for <strong>dense composition<\/strong>, <strong>vibrant colours<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>and depictions of <strong>Hindu mytholog<\/strong>y scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8Pattachitra\"><\/span>8.Pattachitra:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Folk paintings from <strong>Orissa<\/strong>, often linked with the worship of <strong>Lord Jagannath<\/strong>, utilizing <strong>vegetable and mineral colours<\/strong> prepared by the artists themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9Bengal_schools_of_painting\"><\/span>9.Bengal schools of painting:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flourishing <strong>during the British Raj<\/strong>, the Bengal School of Art was <strong>associated with Indian nationalism <\/strong>and was<strong> promoted by both Indian and British<\/strong> art administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PERSONALITIES_OF_INDIAN_PAINTING\"><\/span>PERSONALITIES OF INDIAN PAINTING<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rabindranath_Tagore\"><\/span>1. Rabindranath Tagore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>started <\/strong>painting from <strong>1893 <\/strong>onwards and<strong> emerged as a creative exponent of graphic art in 1928<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Artistic Style<\/strong>: His poetry and prose reflect traditional <strong>Bengali and Indian <\/strong>influences, while his paintings showcase his unique imagination and creativity.<\/li><li><strong>Western Influence<\/strong>: His paintings might also draw from his deep understanding of <strong>contemporary Western art<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Promotion of Art:<\/strong> Tagore encouraged young artists by opening his house to them and establishing the &#8220;<strong>Vichitra Club<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li><li><strong>Kala Bhavan<\/strong>: He founded Kala Bhavan at <strong>Visva Bharati University in 1919<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Tagore\u2019s<strong> best known painting<\/strong>, <strong>Bharat Mata<\/strong>, depicted a young woman, portrayed with four arms in the manner of Hindu, deities, holding objects &nbsp; symbolic of&nbsp; India\u2019s national aspirations.<\/li><li>Rabindranath Tagore became the <strong>first Indian artist to display his work in Europe, Russia, and the United States in 1930<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Abanindranath_Tagore\"><\/span>2. Abanindranath Tagore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned as India&#8217;s greatest painter, he was the <strong>nephew of Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Establishing Institutions<\/strong>: Founded the &#8220;<strong>Indian Society of Oriental Art<\/strong>&#8221;&nbsp; in <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and the <strong>Bengal School of Art <\/strong>to counter the influence of English culture on Indian artists.<\/li><li><strong>Modernising Art:<\/strong> Aimed to modernise <strong>Rajput <\/strong>and <strong>Mughal <\/strong>paintings through the Bengal School of Art, contributing to the development of modern Indian painting.<ul><li>His <strong>first <\/strong>expression of paintings was the <strong>Radhakrishna <\/strong>series.<\/li><li>His set of paintings called <strong>Krishnalila <\/strong>(<strong>1896<\/strong>)&nbsp; is a synthesis of the Indian and European styles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>His <strong>Arabian Nights <\/strong>series (<strong>1930<\/strong>) is among his most renowned works.<\/li><li>His <strong>other important paintings <\/strong>include : <strong>The Lovelorn Yaksha<\/strong>, <strong>The Omar&nbsp; Khayyam series<\/strong>, <strong>A Drop of&nbsp; Tear on a Lotus Leaf<\/strong>, <strong>Devadasi<\/strong>, <strong>Sun worship<\/strong>, etc.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Accomplished Writer<\/strong>: Known for his writing, especially for young readers, with notable works like <strong>BudoAngla<\/strong>, <strong>Khirer Putul<\/strong>, and <strong>Rajkahini <\/strong>among the finest examples of Bengali children&#8217;s literature.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Bharat_Mata\"><\/span>(i) Bharat Mata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abanindranath Tagore created the<strong> Bharat Mata painting<\/strong> in <strong>1905<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Depiction<\/strong>: The painting portrays Bharat Mata with four hands, each holding something significant, reflecting Indian traditions prominent in Tagore&#8217;s works.<\/li><li><strong>Inspiration<\/strong>: Tagore drew inspiration from <strong>Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay&#8217;s 1882 novel Anandamath<\/strong>, which beautifully describes the motherland.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"508\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-09-120923.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21405 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 260px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 260\/508;\" \/><figcaption>Bharat Mata Painting by Abanindranath Tagore<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ii_The_Victory_of_Buddha\"><\/span>(ii) The Victory of Buddha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shows Buddha after enlightenment, addressing the question of human suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iii_Passing_of_Shah_Jahan\"><\/span>(iii) Passing of Shah Jahan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrates Shah Jahan on his deathbed, trying to view the Taj Mahal, where he wanted to be laid to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iv_Journeys_End\"><\/span>(iv) Journey&#8217;s End<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Painted in <strong>1913<\/strong>, depicts a weary camel appearing relieved rather than joyful at the end of its journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Jamini_Roy\"><\/span>3. Jamini Roy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Renowned Indian painter known for blending traditional Indian and Western art to create distinctive artworks.<\/li><li><strong>Recognition<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Awarded <strong>the Padma Bhushan <\/strong>in <strong>1955<\/strong>, one of India&#8217;s highest civilian honours.<\/li><li><strong>Art Collections<\/strong>: His works are featured in various collections, such as the <strong>National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi<\/strong>, the <strong>Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida<\/strong>, and <strong>the Victoria and Albert Museum in London<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Important works include &#8211;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Three_Pujarins\"><\/span>(i) Three Pujarins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Depicts <strong>three praying women<\/strong>, using bold black lines and simple blue colours.<\/li><li><strong>Artistic Shift: <\/strong>Jamini Roy transitioned from European oil medium to conventional plant and mineral-based colours in the <strong>1920s<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Village Life Reflection<\/strong>: His artworks often portrayed aspects of <strong>rural life<\/strong>, respecting peasants, artisans, and individuals from <strong>religious and tribal communities<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Influences and Style<\/strong>: Inspired by folk tales and rural narratives, he depicted <strong>subjects considered sacred <\/strong>by the people.<\/li><li><strong>Signature and Detail<\/strong>: The <strong>painting bears the<\/strong> <strong>Bengali signature<\/strong> &#8220;J<strong>amini Roy<\/strong>&#8221; <strong>in red<\/strong>, <strong>emphasizing the artist&#8217;s identity<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/fSbs4oelt4-dGjo8dERjNO1Gd4N2vw9wCvtr2KvG7Dq6Cgd8Zsr0FuQVrEAldLxKTjQC1Im-MeB6dmGPVwe3N1gb6F4EdMGv0OYWGbpjNsHP7qxW0Y3e-owKDW-jo5WEF2mo7Yx7LSJjnzD1\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>Three Pujarins by Jamini Roy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Amrita_Shergil\"><\/span>4. Amrita Shergil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned Indian painter known as the &#8220;<strong>Frida Kahlo of India<\/strong>,&#8221; referencing the famous <strong>Mexican <\/strong>painter.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pioneer of Contemporary Art<\/strong>: Considered the <strong>founder <\/strong>of <strong>contemporary (modern)&nbsp; art in India<\/strong> and a <strong>pioneering female artist<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Artistic Evolution<\/strong>: Initially influenced by Western styles, she later rediscovered her artistic identity by depicting Indian subjects in a traditional manner.<\/li><li><strong>Influences<\/strong>: Her works were <strong>influenced by Mughal <\/strong>and <strong>Ajanta paintings<\/strong>, as well as by the <strong>works of Rabindranath Tagore<\/strong> and <strong>Abanindranath Tagore<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Her <strong>artworks reflected <\/strong>her <strong>worries about poverty<\/strong>.<ul><li>&nbsp;Some of her <strong>famous paintings <\/strong>include<strong> Bride&#8217;s Toilet<\/strong>,<strong> Hill Women<\/strong>,<strong> Siesta<\/strong>, <strong>Nudes<\/strong>, and <strong>Brahmacharis<\/strong>. She passed away at the young age of 28.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Self-Portrait\"><\/span>(i) Self-Portrait<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>renowned painting<\/strong> by Amrita Sher-Gil, one of India&#8217;s greatest painters. The artwork blends the artist&#8217;s Indian features with contemporary European-inspired techniques, reflecting a<strong> fusion of Indian and European styles <\/strong>as well as <strong>classic and modern Indian art<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Saiyed_Haider_Raza_SH_Raza\"><\/span>5. Saiyed Haider Raza (S.H. Raza)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Background<\/strong>: S.H. Raza hailed from a humble background and initially struggled to enrol in the J.J School of Art in Mumbai.<\/li><li><strong>Early Life Struggles<\/strong>: To sustain himself, he took up work at a block maker&#8217;s studio, where he created notable paintings reflecting <strong>daily life<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Artistic Maturity:<\/strong> Despite his youth, his paintings showcased a deep understanding of art, leading to <strong>his recognition as a founding member of the Progressive Artists Group<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Inspirations<\/strong>: Fascinated by beliefs, culture, and origins, Raza&#8217;s adoption of <strong>&#8216;Bindu&#8217; <\/strong>brought new dimensions to his limited subject matter and theme.<\/li><li><strong>Notable Works<\/strong>: Raza also produced captivating<strong> paintings based <\/strong>on the<strong> concept of Tribhuj (Triangle)<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Awards<\/strong>: He was awarded the <strong>Padma Shri and Fellowship of the Lalit Kala Academy in 1981 <\/strong>and <strong>Padma Bhushan in 2007<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Composition_Geometrique\"><\/span>(i) Composition Geometrique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Composition Geometrique<\/strong>&#8221; is a renowned artwork by Sayed Haider Raza, a celebrated Indian artist, completed in <strong>2007<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"198\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-09-120953.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21407 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 416px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 416\/198;\" \/><figcaption>Composition Geometrique<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_MF_Hussain\"><\/span>6. M.F. Hussain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>M.F. Hussain is recognized as a<strong> leading figure in Indian art<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>His paintings often portray the <strong>black social environment <\/strong>with <strong>distorted human figures<\/strong>, <strong>horses<\/strong>, and <strong>objects<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Some of his notable works are based on themes like <strong>Ramayana<\/strong>, <strong>Mahabharata<\/strong>, <strong>Mother Teresa,<\/strong> and the <strong>British Raj<\/strong>.<\/li><li>&nbsp;His <strong>style bears the influence of<\/strong> renowned artists such as <strong>Picasso<\/strong>, <strong>Gris<\/strong>, and <strong>Leger<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Tyeb_Mehta\"><\/span>7. Tyeb Mehta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>He lived a modest life and created a notable painting depicting the <strong>Hindu mythological demon being defeated by a goddess<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Record-breaking Sale<\/strong>: The artwork was sold for<strong> INR 11 crore<\/strong> at a <strong>Christie&#8217;s auction in 2005<\/strong>, marking the<strong> first instance<\/strong> of a contemporary Indian art piece selling for over a million dollars.<\/li><li>Renowned Indian painter credited with sparking greater interest in Indian art globally.<\/li><li><strong>Association<\/strong>: A member of the<strong> Bombay Progressive Artists&#8217; Group<\/strong>, he shared ideas with other prominent members of the group.<\/li><li><strong>Diagonal Series<\/strong>: Known for the Diagonal Series, which inadvertently became his <strong>signature style<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Mahisasur\"><\/span>(i) Mahisasur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This artwork <strong>portrays Mahishasura embracing Goddess Durga<\/strong>. It gained worldwide acclaim as the <strong>first Indian artwork to sell for over a million dollars<\/strong> in the international market.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"332\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-09-121012.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21408 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 285px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 285\/332;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Satish_Gujral\"><\/span>8. Satish Gujral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned Indian painter known for his exploration of architectural perspectives in paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Architectural Work<\/strong>: Responsible for the construction of the <strong>Belgium Embassy in New Delhi<\/strong>, showcasing his multifaceted talents.<\/li><li><strong>Awards<\/strong>: Awarded the<strong> Padma Vibhushan<\/strong>, the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, in <strong>1999<\/strong>, in recognition of his contributions.<\/li><li><strong>Famous Paintings<\/strong>: Notable works by Satish Gujral include &#8220;<strong>Days of Glory<\/strong>,&#8221; &#8220;<strong>Trees of Life<\/strong>,&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Meera Bai<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Days_of_Glory\"><\/span>(i) Days of Glory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a renowned masterpiece by Satish Gujral, created in 1952. It is <strong>famously known as<\/strong> the &#8220;<strong>Partition of India<\/strong>&#8221; painting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"347\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-09-121029.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21409 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 315px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 315\/347;\" \/><figcaption>Days of Glory by Satish Gujral<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dhiraj_Choudhury\"><\/span>9. Dhiraj Choudhury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Artistic Orientation<\/strong>: Known as an<strong> idea-oriented artist<\/strong>, she can deeply engage with suggested themes in her work.<\/li><li><strong>Exhibition Experience<\/strong>: Has showcased art in over <strong>75 solo exhibitions in major Indian cities and 12 one-man shows internationally<\/strong> in countries such as <strong>France<\/strong>, the <strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>, <strong>the US<\/strong>, <strong>Switzerland<\/strong>, and <strong>Singapore<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Significant Achievement<\/strong>: <strong>Sole Indian participant in the 1976 Geneva Exhibition of Art<\/strong>, highlighting her international recognition.<\/li><li><strong>Recent Works<\/strong>: Currently focusing on a series titled &#8220;<strong>Love at the Threshold of the New Millennium<\/strong>,&#8221; with collections like &#8216;<strong>World without Love<\/strong>,&#8217; <strong>&#8216;Love<\/strong>,&#8217; and &#8216;<strong>Nothing is more beautiful than Love<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li><li><strong>Accolades<\/strong>: Honoured with several awards, including the <strong>National Award of the Lalit Kala Academy<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_A_Ramachandran\"><\/span>10. A. Ramachandran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Artist Background<\/strong>: Born in <strong>Attingal<\/strong>, <strong>Kerala<\/strong>, he is a renowned and talented Indian painter.<\/li><li><strong>Artistic Style:<\/strong> Influenced by<strong> Kerala temple murals and tribal art<\/strong>, he is a figurative painter known for his <strong>skillful use of light and shade technique<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Visual Drama<\/strong>: Demonstrates a strong command of lines, colours, and forms, creating visually stimulating artwork.<\/li><li><strong>Accolades<\/strong>: Awarded the <strong>Padma Bhushan in 2005<\/strong>, and elected a <strong>Fellow of the Lalit Kala Academy in 2002<\/strong>, highlighting his significant contributions to the arts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Raja_Ravi_Varma\"><\/span>11. Raja Ravi Varma&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Known as the &#8216;<strong>Father of Indian Modern Art<\/strong>,&#8217; born in <strong>Kilimanoor (now in Kerala<\/strong>) in <strong>1848<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Early Career<\/strong>: Produced portraits of elite society members and British officials between 1870 and 1878.<\/li><li><strong>International Recognition<\/strong>: His artworks were displayed at the 1873 Vienna exhibition, leading to global acclaim.<\/li><li><strong>Notable Sale<\/strong>: His painting &#8216;<strong>Radha in Moonlight<\/strong>&#8216; was<strong> auctioned for INR 24 crore<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Subject Matte<\/strong>r: Often <strong>portrayed scenes<\/strong> from the <strong>Mahabharata ( <\/strong>story of <strong>Dushyanta and Shakuntala, <\/strong>and <strong>Nala and Damayanti) <\/strong>, <strong>Ramayana<\/strong>, and <strong>ancient mythological tales from the Puranas<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Artistic Fusion<\/strong>: Successfully combined<strong> Indian cultural themes with European academic art <\/strong>methods. He <strong>introduced oil painting in India<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Emphasis on South Indian Women<\/strong>: His artworks celebrated the beauty of South Indian women, capturing the admiration of many.<\/li><li><strong>Cultural Influence<\/strong>: Varma&#8217;s <strong>depictions of Hindu deities<\/strong> inspired worship among people from lower social classes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Shakuntala\"><\/span>(i) Shakuntala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;A renowned handmade oil painting by Raja Ravi Varma, a famous Indian artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Depiction<\/strong>: Represents a modern-day adaptation of the search for Dushyanta from the <strong>Mahabharatha epic<\/strong>, with Shakuntala pretending to remove a thorn from her foot while scanning for her lover.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"393\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-09-121047.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21410 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 228px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 228\/393;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Artistic Details<\/strong>: Showcases Shakuntala with graceful beauty and sensuality, reflecting the <strong>joyful and lively tone of the painting<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Scene Setting<\/strong>: Features Shakuntala&#8217;s companions engaged<strong> in conversation<\/strong>, while a<strong> hooded figure with a cane<\/strong> is spotted in the distance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_S_L_Haldankar\"><\/span>12. S L Haldankar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sawlaram Lakshman Haldankar<\/strong> established the<strong> Haldankar Fine Arts Institute <\/strong>in <strong>1908.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Art Society of India<\/strong>: Co-founded the Art Society of India in <strong>1918<\/strong>, serving as its first president.<\/li><li><strong>Watercolour Expertise<\/strong>: Renowned for his exceptional watercolour artworks, showcasing his mastery in this medium.<\/li><li><strong>International Recognition<\/strong>: His <strong>artwork <\/strong>has been exhibited in <strong>Bombay<\/strong>, <strong>Madras<\/strong>, <strong>Simla<\/strong>, and the <strong>Royal Society of British Artists in London<\/strong>. He was <strong>honoured by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Global Acclaim<\/strong>: Listed as <strong>one of the world&#8217;s top three watercolorists in an Italian encyclopaedia<\/strong>, emphasising his international reputation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_The_Glow_of_Hope\"><\/span>(i) The Glow of Hope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>He is known for the famous artwork &#8220;<strong>Glow of Hope<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Woman With the Lamp<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li><li><strong>Artwork Display<\/strong>: The painting is currently exhibited at the <strong>Jaganmohan Palace in Mysore at the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Gita Haldankar<\/strong>: The <strong>young girl portrayed in the painting<\/strong> is Gita Haldankar, the <strong>daughter of S.L. Halankar<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Related Work<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Haldankar also created <strong>another painting<\/strong> titled &#8220;<strong>Divine Flame<\/strong>&#8221; <strong>featuring his second daughter<\/strong>, <strong>Lilavati, <\/strong>following the same theme as &#8220;Glow of Hope.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Vasudeo_S_Gaitonde\"><\/span>13. Vasudeo S Gaitonde<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A renowned painter, who gained prominence in the<strong> late 1950s<\/strong> for his <strong>non-objective or non-figurative style of painting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Background<\/strong>: Vasudeo S Gaitonde, born in <strong>Nagpur<\/strong>, <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>, was renowned for his abstract art.<\/li><li><strong>Accolades<\/strong>: Received<strong> the Padma Shri<\/strong> in <strong>1971 <\/strong>for his significant contributions to the field of art.<\/li><li><strong>Untitled Works<\/strong>: Despite his recognition, he often left his paintings untitled, reflecting his aversion to words.<\/li><li><strong>Simple Living<\/strong>: Chose to reside in a one-room apartment in Delhi&#8217;s Nizamuddin East, dedicating most of his time to creating his exclusive artworks.<\/li><li><strong>Famous Painting<\/strong>:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Painting_4\"><\/span>(i) Painting 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Painting 4 is an<strong> oil paintin<\/strong>g on <strong>canvas<\/strong>. It was made by Vasudeo S Gaitonde in <strong>1972<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14Nandalal_Bose\"><\/span>14.Nandalal Bose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned Indian painter influenced by Abanindranath Tagore&#8217;s art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Exhibitions<\/strong>: Held his<strong> first art exhibition in 1911<\/strong>, followed by displays at national and international exhibitions, including those in the <strong>Netherlands<\/strong>, <strong>England<\/strong>, and <strong>Paris<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>National Presence<\/strong>: His artworks were exhibited at<strong> Indian National Congress sessions in Lucknow and Haripura<\/strong>, gaining significant recognition.<\/li><li><strong>&#8220;Nine Masters&#8221;<\/strong>: <strong>Recognized by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1976<\/strong> for the artistic and aesthetic value of his works.<\/li><li><strong>Awards<\/strong>: Conferred with the<strong> Padma Bhushan in 1954<\/strong> and recognized by <strong>Santiniketan in 1921 <\/strong>for his contributions to the field of art.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_Bapuji\"><\/span>(i) Bapuji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;Nandalal Bose&#8217;s <strong>famous <\/strong>linocut print portrayed<strong> Mahatma Gandhi&#8217;s Dandi March<\/strong>, serving<strong> as a symbol of the nonviolent movement<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Artistic Recognition<\/strong>: Bose gained recognition for his originality and support of individual freedom through his artwork.<\/li><li><strong>Role in Government Affairs<\/strong>: Post-Independence, Bose rose to prominence in Indian government affairs, <strong>contributing to the design of the Indian Constitution&#8217;s manuscript<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Symbol Design:<\/strong> <strong>Entrusted by Jawaharlal Nehru<\/strong>, India&#8217;s then-prime minister, with <strong>creating symbols for significant government honours <\/strong>like the <strong>Bharat Ratna <\/strong>and <strong>Padma Shri<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"496\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-09-121105.png\" alt=\"gandhi\" class=\"wp-image-21412 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 323px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 323\/496;\" \/><figcaption>Gandhi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The world of art has been significantly enriched by the contributions of various celebrated Indian painters such as Raja Ravi Varma, Amrita Sher-Gil, Jamini Roy, Nandalal Bose, and Sayed Haider Raza, among others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their innovative styles, diverse influences, and dedication to showcasing Indian culture and traditions have not only left an indelible mark on the Indian art scene but have also garnered international recognition, making them invaluable assets to the global art community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Who_is_considered_the_%E2%80%9CFather_of_Indian_Modern_Art%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>1.Who is considered the &#8220;Father of Indian Modern Art&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Raja Ravi Varma is regarded as the &#8220;Father of Indian Modern Art&#8221; for his significant contributions to Indian art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2What_is_the_significance_of_the_Bengal_School_of_Art_in_Indian_art_history\"><\/span>2.What is the significance of the Bengal School of Art in Indian art history?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Bengal School of Art was a significant artistic movement in India during the British Raj, emphasising a revival of Indian art traditions and contributing to the development of modern Indian art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3How_did_Amrita_Sher-Gil_contribute_to_Indian_art\"><\/span>3.How did Amrita Sher-Gil contribute to Indian art?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Amrita Sher-Gil, often referred to as the &#8220;Frida Kahlo of India,&#8221; is known for her pioneering role in the Indian art world, blending Western and Indian artistic styles in her paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4What_is_the_contribution_of_Jamini_Roy_to_Indian_art\"><\/span>4.What is the contribution of Jamini Roy to Indian art?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Jamini Roy is recognized for his unique style that combined traditional Indian folk and village art with modernist influences, making his works highly influential in the development of modern Indian art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5How_did_Nandalal_Bose_impact_Indian_art_and_culture\"><\/span>5.How did Nandalal Bose impact Indian art and culture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Nandalal Bose, a prominent figure in the Bengal School of Art, significantly contributed to the revitalization of traditional Indian art forms and played a crucial role in the development of modern Indian art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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