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Contemporary Indian Painting: The Art of the Present

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Which of the following artists is known for his paintings that depict the lives of ordinary people in rural India?

  1. M.F. Husain

  2. Amrita Sher-Gil

  3. Jamini Roy

  4. Bhupen Khakhar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhupen Khakhar was a renowned Indian artist known for his paintings that depicted the everyday lives of ordinary people in rural India. His works often explored themes of identity, sexuality, and social change.

Which of these artists is known for their abstract paintings that explore the relationship between color and form?

  1. Vasudeo S. Gaitonde

  2. Tyeb Mehta

  3. S.H. Raza

  4. F.N. Souza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was a prominent Indian artist known for his abstract paintings that explored the relationship between color and form. His works were characterized by their use of bold, vibrant colors and gestural brushwork.

Who among the following artists is known for their paintings that depict scenes from Indian mythology and history?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Abanindranath Tagore

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. Gaganendranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma was a renowned Indian artist known for his paintings that depicted scenes from Indian mythology and history. His works were characterized by their realism and attention to detail, and they played a significant role in popularizing Indian art.

Which of these artists is known for their paintings that explore the themes of identity, displacement, and migration?

  1. Atul Dodiya

  2. Jitish Kallat

  3. Subodh Gupta

  4. Anish Kapoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atul Dodiya is a contemporary Indian artist known for his paintings that explore the themes of identity, displacement, and migration. His works often feature fragmented images and text, and they reflect his personal experiences as well as the broader social and political issues of his time.

Who among the following artists is known for their paintings that depict the urban landscape of India?

  1. Arpita Singh

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. Manjit Bawa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manjit Bawa was a prominent Indian artist known for his paintings that depicted the urban landscape of India. His works were characterized by their use of bold colors and simplified forms, and they often explored themes of modernity and social change.

Which of these artists is known for their paintings that explore the relationship between art and spirituality?

  1. Jogen Chowdhury

  2. B.C. Sanyal

  3. Gulam Mohammed Sheikh

  4. K.K. Hebbar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gulam Mohammed Sheikh was a renowned Indian artist known for his paintings that explored the relationship between art and spirituality. His works often featured calligraphic elements and abstract forms, and they reflected his deep interest in Indian philosophy and mysticism.

Who among the following artists is known for their paintings that depict the lives of women in India?

  1. Mrinalini Mukherjee

  2. Arpana Caur

  3. Nilima Sheikh

  4. Shubha Mudgal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arpana Caur is a contemporary Indian artist known for her paintings that depict the lives of women in India. Her works often explore themes of gender, identity, and social change, and they are characterized by their use of bold colors and expressive brushwork.

Which of these artists is known for their paintings that explore the themes of memory, loss, and longing?

  1. Anju Dodiya

  2. Vivan Sundaram

  3. Ranbir Kaleka

  4. Shibu Natesan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anju Dodiya is a contemporary Indian artist known for her paintings that explore the themes of memory, loss, and longing. Her works often feature fragmented images and text, and they reflect her personal experiences as well as the broader social and political issues of her time.

Who among the following artists is known for their paintings that depict the natural world?

  1. J. Swaminathan

  2. Ramkinkar Baij

  3. Bikash Bhattacharjee

  4. K.C.S. Paniker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J. Swaminathan is a renowned Indian artist known for his paintings that depict the natural world. His works are characterized by their realism and attention to detail, and they often explore themes of ecology and conservation.

Which of these artists is known for their paintings that explore the relationship between art and technology?

  1. Sudarshan Shetty

  2. Ravinder Reddy

  3. Subodh Gupta

  4. Jitish Kallat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jitish Kallat is a contemporary Indian artist known for his paintings that explore the relationship between art and technology. His works often feature digital elements and interactive installations, and they reflect his interest in the impact of technology on society.

Who among the following artists is known for their paintings that depict the lives of marginalized communities in India?

  1. T. Vaikuntam

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Laxma Goud

  4. Ganga Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

T. Vaikuntam is a renowned Indian artist known for his paintings that depict the lives of marginalized communities in India. His works often explore themes of social justice and equality, and they are characterized by their use of bold colors and expressive brushwork.

Which of these artists is known for their paintings that explore the themes of identity and belonging?

  1. Nalini Malani

  2. Vivan Sundaram

  3. Ranbir Kaleka

  4. Shibu Natesan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nalini Malani is a contemporary Indian artist known for her paintings that explore the themes of identity and belonging. Her works often feature fragmented images and text, and they reflect her personal experiences as well as the broader social and political issues of her time.

Who among the following artists is known for their paintings that depict the urban landscape of India?

  1. Arpita Singh

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. Manjit Bawa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manjit Bawa was a prominent Indian artist known for his paintings that depicted the urban landscape of India. His works were characterized by their use of bold colors and simplified forms, and they often explored themes of modernity and social change.

Which of these artists is known for their paintings that explore the relationship between art and spirituality?

  1. Jogen Chowdhury

  2. B.C. Sanyal

  3. Gulam Mohammed Sheikh

  4. K.K. Hebbar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gulam Mohammed Sheikh was a renowned Indian artist known for his paintings that explored the relationship between art and spirituality. His works often featured calligraphic elements and abstract forms, and they reflected his deep interest in Indian philosophy and mysticism.

Who among the following artists is known for their paintings that depict the lives of women in India?

  1. Mrinalini Mukherjee

  2. Arpana Caur

  3. Nilima Sheikh

  4. Shubha Mudgal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arpana Caur is a contemporary Indian artist known for her paintings that depict the lives of women in India. Her works often explore themes of gender, identity, and social change, and they are characterized by their use of bold colors and expressive brushwork.

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