Trace the influence of colonialism and subsequent freedom struggle upon the evolution of Indian art forms.

Colonialism and the subsequent freedom struggle had a profound influence on the evolution of Indian art forms across domains like painting, literature, music, dance and architecture. In painting, colonial patronage and introduction of new techniques like oil colors led to ..

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Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives, successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.

The Stupas were erected in the honour of the Buddha and was one of the main features of propagating and establishing Buddhism. They depict a shift from the burial mound, its predecessor and symbolise the Buddhist teachings. Structure of the ..

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Discuss the leaders who were responsible for Art Renaissance in modern times especially in the areas of painting and music.

Through the genius and effort of a group of Bengali artists, chiefly the Tagores and Gangulis, and their disciples, there has been a revival of Persian, Mughal and Hindu paintings. The Tagores and Gangulis had a spirit and a genius, ..

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Discuss the role of government of India for the preservation, promotion and dissemination of art and culture?

After Independence, the Department of Culture in the Ministry of Tourism and Culture has played a vital role in the preservation, promotion and dissemination of art and culture. The aim of the Department has been to develop ways and means ..

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Discuss the features of the classical tradition in Painting giving suitable examples in support of your answer.

Plasticity of the fully rounded and modelled form had been the most significant characteristic of the Indian painting till about the eighth century AD. This is a quality which may legitimately be called ‘Classical’ and this vision and tradition can ..

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Discuss the essential characteristics of the medieval tradition in Indian painting. Give suitable examples in support of your answer.

The essential characteristics of the medieval tradition are: sharp, acute line without its modelling capacity, and also without the steady flow of the classical period. This line-quickly and sharply drawn-is the main exponent of the ‘medieval’ tradition; sharp, jerky and ..

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