The Progressive Artists' Group

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In which year was the Progressive Artists' Group formed?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group was formed in 1947, shortly after India gained independence.

Who were the founding members of the Progressive Artists' Group?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. S. H. Raza

  3. M. F. Husain

  4. K. H. Ara

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The founding members of the Progressive Artists' Group were F. N. Souza, S. H. Raza, M. F. Husain, and K. H. Ara.

What was the main goal of the Progressive Artists' Group?

  1. To promote traditional Indian art

  2. To break away from traditional Indian art

  3. To create a new, modern Indian art

  4. To promote Western art in India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group aimed to break away from traditional Indian art and create a new, modern Indian art that reflected the changing times.

Which of the following artists was NOT a member of the Progressive Artists' Group?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Jamini Roy

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. Tyeb Mehta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil was not a member of the Progressive Artists' Group. She was a prominent Indian artist who died in 1941, before the group was formed.

What was the name of the Progressive Artists' Group's first exhibition?

  1. The Group Show

  2. The New Art

  3. The Progressive Show

  4. The Indian Art Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group's first exhibition was called "The Group Show" and was held in Bombay in 1948.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Progressive Artists' Group's art?

  1. Use of bold colors

  2. Abstract and non-figurative forms

  3. Social and political commentary

  4. Traditional Indian motifs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group's art was characterized by bold colors, abstract and non-figurative forms, and social and political commentary. It did not typically incorporate traditional Indian motifs.

Which of the following Progressive Artists' Group members was known for his use of vibrant colors and abstract forms?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. S. H. Raza

  3. M. F. Husain

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M. F. Husain was known for his use of vibrant colors and abstract forms in his paintings.

Which Progressive Artists' Group member was known for his exploration of Indian mythology and culture in his art?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. S. H. Raza

  3. M. F. Husain

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

K. H. Ara was known for his exploration of Indian mythology and culture in his art.

Which Progressive Artists' Group member was known for his use of calligraphic elements in his paintings?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. S. H. Raza

  3. M. F. Husain

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

S. H. Raza was known for his use of calligraphic elements in his paintings.

Which Progressive Artists' Group member was known for his political and social commentary in his art?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. S. H. Raza

  3. M. F. Husain

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

F. N. Souza was known for his political and social commentary in his art.

The Progressive Artists' Group had a significant impact on the development of modern Indian art. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group had a significant impact on the development of modern Indian art by breaking away from traditional Indian art and creating a new, modern Indian art that reflected the changing times.

The Progressive Artists' Group is still active today. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group is no longer active today. It disbanded in the late 1950s.

Which of the following artists was NOT influenced by the Progressive Artists' Group?

  1. Jogen Chowdhury

  2. Bikash Bhattacharjee

  3. Ramkinkar Baij

  4. Tyeb Mehta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ramkinkar Baij was not influenced by the Progressive Artists' Group. He was a sculptor who was known for his figurative and narrative style.

The Progressive Artists' Group's art is represented in many major museums around the world. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group's art is represented in many major museums around the world, including the Tate Modern in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi.

The Progressive Artists' Group is considered to be one of the most important art movements in Indian history. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group is considered to be one of the most important art movements in Indian history for its role in breaking away from traditional Indian art and creating a new, modern Indian art that reflected the changing times.

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