Topic: salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Raja Ravi Varma’s art marks an historic turn in the development of Indian modern art and Indian artists, at the beginning of the movement for Indian Independence. Discuss. (250 words).
Reference : Indian Express
Directive word
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Why this question:
April 29 is the birth anniversary of the famed Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), remembered for giving Indians their western, classical representations of Hindu gods and goddesses. Through his printing press, Varma’s humanised depiction of Hindu pantheon travelled beyond the surfaces of costly canvases, and into the prayer and living rooms of working-class homes.
Key demand of the question.
The question wants us to write in detail about the works of Raja Ravi Varma, his contribution towards Indian paintings and his significance in the history of Indian art.
Structure of the answer
Introduction:
write a few introductory lines about Raja Ravi Verma. Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter and artist, considered as one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art.
Body-
Discuss in points, his works, significance and contribution.
- Ravi Varma’s works, which incorporated the use of oil as a medium and a distinctly European style of realism, influenced other artists and shaped a new perception of “Indian Art”.
- All this took place at a time in Indian history when a “modern and progressive India” was the call of the day.
- This unique style incorporated a European naturalism and realism, with distinctly Indian mythological themes.
- The distinguishing factor, however, was Ravi Varma’s depiction of mythological figures in a natural human style rather than the traditional supernatural imagery used to convey gods, goddesses and their myths or tales.
- Ravi Varma’s groundbreaking work lay not only in his style of art, but also in his influence on other artists and collectors.
Conclusion:
based on your discussion, form a fair and a balanced conclusion on the given issue.
