The Baroda Art Movement

Description: The Baroda Art Movement was an influential art movement that emerged in the city of Baroda, India, in the 1960s. The movement was characterized by its experimental and interdisciplinary approach to art, as well as its focus on social and political issues. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Baroda Art Movement.
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Which artist is considered to be one of the founders of the Baroda Art Movement?

  1. K.G. Subramanyan

  2. Jyoti Bhatt

  3. Baroda Group

  4. Gulammohammed Sheikh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K.G. Subramanyan was a renowned Indian artist and educator who is considered to be one of the founders of the Baroda Art Movement.

What was the name of the art school in Baroda where the Baroda Art Movement originated?

  1. Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  2. National Institute of Design

  3. Kala Bhavan, Visva-Bharati University

  4. Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Faculty of Fine Arts at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda was the art school where the Baroda Art Movement originated.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Baroda Art Movement?

  1. Experimental and interdisciplinary approach to art

  2. Focus on social and political issues

  3. Use of traditional Indian art forms and techniques

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Baroda Art Movement was characterized by its experimental and interdisciplinary approach to art, its focus on social and political issues, and its use of traditional Indian art forms and techniques.

Which of the following artists was not associated with the Baroda Art Movement?

  1. Bhupen Khakhar

  2. Nasreen Mohamedi

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. Vivan Sundaram


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ram Kumar was not associated with the Baroda Art Movement. He was a prominent artist associated with the Progressive Artists' Group.

What was the name of the exhibition that is considered to be the starting point of the Baroda Art Movement?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. The Progressive Artists' Group Exhibition

  3. The Bombay Art Society Exhibition

  4. The Delhi Art Society Exhibition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Baroda Show was an exhibition held in 1968 at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, which is considered to be the starting point of the Baroda Art Movement.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by K.G. Subramanyan?

  1. Three Musicians

  2. Baroda Group

  3. Bird's Eye View

  4. The Family


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bird's Eye View is a famous artwork by K.G. Subramanyan. It is a large-scale painting that depicts a bird's-eye view of a city.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Jyoti Bhatt?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. The Family

  4. Untitled


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Untitled is a famous artwork by Jyoti Bhatt. It is a series of abstract paintings that explore the relationship between form and color.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Gulammohammed Sheikh?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. The Family

  4. Calligraphic Paintings


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Calligraphic Paintings is a famous artwork by Gulammohammed Sheikh. It is a series of paintings that explore the relationship between calligraphy and painting.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Bhupen Khakhar?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. You Can't Please All

  4. The Family


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

You Can't Please All is a famous artwork by Bhupen Khakhar. It is a painting that depicts a group of people sitting around a table, each with their own unique expression.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Nasreen Mohamedi?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. Untitled

  4. Lines and Grids


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lines and Grids is a famous artwork by Nasreen Mohamedi. It is a series of drawings that explore the relationship between lines and grids.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Vivan Sundaram?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. The Family

  4. History of Photography in India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

History of Photography in India is a famous artwork by Vivan Sundaram. It is a series of photographs that explore the history of photography in India.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Baroda Group?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. The Family

  4. Untitled


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Baroda Show is a famous artwork by Baroda Group. It is an exhibition that showcased the work of the artists associated with the Baroda Art Movement.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. The Family

  4. Untitled


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Baroda Show is a famous artwork by Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. It is an exhibition that showcased the work of the artists associated with the Baroda Art Movement.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by National Institute of Design?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. The Family

  4. Untitled


Correct Option:
Explanation:

National Institute of Design is not associated with the Baroda Art Movement.

Which of the following is a famous artwork by Kala Bhavan, Visva-Bharati University?

  1. The Baroda Show

  2. Bird's Eye View

  3. The Family

  4. Untitled


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Kala Bhavan, Visva-Bharati University is not associated with the Baroda Art Movement.

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