The Madras School of Art

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Which artist is considered the founder of the Madras School of Art?

  1. K. C. S. Paniker

  2. D. P. Roy Chowdhury

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. Amrita Sher-Gil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. C. S. Paniker is widely regarded as the founder of the Madras School of Art.

In which year was the Madras School of Art established?

  1. 1932

  2. 1938

  3. 1946

  4. 1954


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Madras School of Art was established in 1932.

What was the primary focus of the Madras School of Art?

  1. Traditional Indian art forms

  2. Western art techniques

  3. Modernist aesthetics

  4. Social realism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Madras School of Art focused on reviving and reinterpreting traditional Indian art forms.

Which of the following artists was not associated with the Madras School of Art?

  1. K. C. S. Paniker

  2. D. P. Roy Chowdhury

  3. M. F. Husain

  4. S. Dhanapal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

M. F. Husain was not associated with the Madras School of Art.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Madras School of Art's style?

  1. Bold lines and vibrant colors

  2. Subtle tones and muted colors

  3. Abstract forms and geometric patterns

  4. Realistic depiction of everyday life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bold lines and vibrant colors are characteristic features of the Madras School of Art's style.

The Madras School of Art played a significant role in the development of which Indian art movement?

  1. The Progressive Artists' Group

  2. The Bengal School of Art

  3. The Bombay Progressive Artists' Group

  4. The Group 1890


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Madras School of Art played a significant role in the development of the Progressive Artists' Group.

Which of the following artists was a prominent member of the Madras School of Art and is known for his distinctive style of painting using fingers?

  1. K. C. S. Paniker

  2. D. P. Roy Chowdhury

  3. S. Dhanapal

  4. K. G. Subramanyan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

S. Dhanapal was a prominent member of the Madras School of Art and is known for his distinctive style of painting using fingers.

The Madras School of Art's contribution to Indian art is primarily recognized for its:

  1. Revival of traditional Indian art forms

  2. Introduction of Western art techniques

  3. Promotion of modernism in Indian art

  4. Depiction of social and political issues


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Madras School of Art's contribution to Indian art is primarily recognized for its revival of traditional Indian art forms.

Which of the following is a well-known painting by K. C. S. Paniker, a leading artist of the Madras School of Art?

  1. Bharat Mata

  2. The Wounded Lion

  3. The Village Bride

  4. The Banyan Tree


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Wounded Lion is a well-known painting by K. C. S. Paniker.

The Madras School of Art's influence can be seen in the works of which of the following contemporary Indian artists?

  1. Anish Kapoor

  2. Subodh Gupta

  3. Jitish Kallat

  4. Atul Dodiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Madras School of Art's influence can be seen in the works of contemporary Indian artists such as Jitish Kallat.

Which of the following museums in India houses a significant collection of artworks by artists associated with the Madras School of Art?

  1. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  2. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  3. Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

  4. Government Museum, Chennai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Government Museum, Chennai houses a significant collection of artworks by artists associated with the Madras School of Art.

The Madras School of Art's legacy continues to inspire contemporary Indian artists, particularly in the realm of:

  1. Traditional Indian art forms

  2. Western art techniques

  3. Modernist aesthetics

  4. Social realism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Madras School of Art's legacy continues to inspire contemporary Indian artists, particularly in the realm of traditional Indian art forms.

Which of the following artists was a student of K. C. S. Paniker and later became a prominent artist in his own right?

  1. D. P. Roy Chowdhury

  2. S. Dhanapal

  3. K. G. Subramanyan

  4. M. F. Husain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

K. G. Subramanyan was a student of K. C. S. Paniker and later became a prominent artist in his own right.

The Madras School of Art's emphasis on traditional Indian art forms contributed to the revival of which of the following art techniques?

  1. Miniature painting

  2. Mural painting

  3. Sculpture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Madras School of Art's emphasis on traditional Indian art forms contributed to the revival of miniature painting, mural painting, sculpture, and other traditional art techniques.

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