The Delhi School of Art

Description: The Delhi School of Art was an Indian art movement that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. It was characterized by a focus on abstraction, expressionism, and a rejection of traditional Indian art forms. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Delhi School of Art.
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Which artist is considered to be the founder of the Delhi School of Art?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. M.F. Husain

  4. Ram Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B.C. Sanyal is considered to be the founder of the Delhi School of Art. He was a painter, sculptor, and printmaker who was known for his abstract and expressionist works.

What was the main focus of the Delhi School of Art?

  1. Abstraction

  2. Expressionism

  3. Traditional Indian art forms

  4. Social realism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main focus of the Delhi School of Art was abstraction. Artists in this movement rejected traditional Indian art forms and instead focused on creating abstract works that expressed their inner emotions and experiences.

Which of the following artists was not a member of the Delhi School of Art?

  1. J. Swaminathan

  2. Somnath Hore

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. K.G. Subramanyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J. Swaminathan was not a member of the Delhi School of Art. He was a painter and printmaker who was known for his realistic and figurative works.

What was the name of the group exhibition that is considered to be the starting point of the Delhi School of Art?

  1. The Progressive Artists' Group

  2. The Delhi Silpi Chakra

  3. The Group 1890

  4. The Indian Society of Oriental Art


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Delhi Silpi Chakra was a group exhibition that is considered to be the starting point of the Delhi School of Art. It was held in 1949 and featured the works of B.C. Sanyal, K.G. Subramanyan, and other artists who would go on to become members of the movement.

Which of the following artists was known for his use of bright colors and bold forms?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. M.F. Husain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M.F. Husain was known for his use of bright colors and bold forms. He was a painter and printmaker who was also a member of the Progressive Artists' Group.

What was the name of the art gallery that was founded by the Delhi School of Art?

  1. The Delhi Art Gallery

  2. The National Gallery of Modern Art

  3. The Lalit Kala Akademi

  4. The Jehangir Art Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Art Gallery was founded by the Delhi School of Art in 1958. It was the first art gallery in India to be dedicated to contemporary art.

Which of the following artists was known for his use of abstract geometric forms?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. N.S. Bendre


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

N.S. Bendre was known for his use of abstract geometric forms. He was a painter and printmaker who was also a member of the Progressive Artists' Group.

What was the name of the art magazine that was published by the Delhi School of Art?

  1. The Delhi Art Magazine

  2. The Indian Art Magazine

  3. The Lalit Kala Magazine

  4. The Jehangir Art Magazine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Delhi Art Magazine was published by the Delhi School of Art from 1959 to 1965. It featured articles on contemporary art, as well as reproductions of works by members of the movement.

Which of the following artists was known for his use of calligraphic forms?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. S.H. Raza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S.H. Raza was known for his use of calligraphic forms. He was a painter and printmaker who was also a member of the Progressive Artists' Group.

What was the name of the art movement that emerged in Delhi in the 1970s and 1980s as a reaction to the Delhi School of Art?

  1. The Neo-Tantra Movement

  2. The Indian New Wave Movement

  3. The Contemporary Art Movement

  4. The Postmodern Art Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Neo-Tantra Movement emerged in Delhi in the 1970s and 1980s as a reaction to the Delhi School of Art. It was characterized by a focus on spirituality, mysticism, and the use of traditional Indian symbols and motifs.

Which of the following artists was a member of the Neo-Tantra Movement?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. K.K. Hebbar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

K.K. Hebbar was a member of the Neo-Tantra Movement. He was a painter and printmaker who was known for his use of traditional Indian symbols and motifs.

What was the name of the art gallery that was founded by the Neo-Tantra Movement?

  1. The Neo-Tantra Art Gallery

  2. The National Gallery of Modern Art

  3. The Lalit Kala Akademi

  4. The Jehangir Art Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Neo-Tantra Art Gallery was founded by the Neo-Tantra Movement in 1976. It was the first art gallery in India to be dedicated to contemporary Indian art.

Which of the following artists was known for his use of figurative forms?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. F.N. Souza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

F.N. Souza was known for his use of figurative forms. He was a painter and printmaker who was also a member of the Progressive Artists' Group.

What was the name of the art movement that emerged in Delhi in the 1990s and 2000s as a reaction to the Neo-Tantra Movement?

  1. The Contemporary Art Movement

  2. The Postmodern Art Movement

  3. The Indian New Wave Movement

  4. The Global Art Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Contemporary Art Movement emerged in Delhi in the 1990s and 2000s as a reaction to the Neo-Tantra Movement. It was characterized by a focus on globalization, multiculturalism, and the use of new media and technologies.

Which of the following artists was a member of the Contemporary Art Movement?

  1. B.C. Sanyal

  2. K.G. Subramanyan

  3. Ram Kumar

  4. Subodh Gupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subodh Gupta was a member of the Contemporary Art Movement. He is a sculptor and installation artist who is known for his use of everyday objects and materials.

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