The Bombay Progressives

Description: The Bombay Progressives were a group of Indian artists who emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. They were inspired by Western modernism and sought to create a new kind of Indian art that was both modern and rooted in Indian tradition.
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Which of the following artists was not a member of the Bombay Progressives?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. Amrita Sher-Gil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil was not a member of the Bombay Progressives. She was a painter who was active in the 1930s and 1940s, and her work was influenced by both Indian and Western art.

What was the name of the group's first exhibition?

  1. The Bombay Art Society Exhibition

  2. The Progressive Artists' Group Exhibition

  3. The Indian Art Exhibition

  4. The Modern Art Exhibition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The group's first exhibition was held in 1947 and was called The Progressive Artists' Group Exhibition.

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

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

M. F. Husain was known for his use of bright colors and bold lines. His work was often inspired by Indian mythology and folklore.

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

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

S. H. Raza was known for his use of abstract forms. His work was often inspired by the landscape of India.

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

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

F. N. Souza was known for his use of figurative forms. His work was often inspired by the human condition.

What was the name of the group's magazine?

  1. The Bombay Art Journal

  2. The Progressive Artists' Group Journal

  3. The Indian Art Journal

  4. The Modern Art Journal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The group's magazine was called The Progressive Artists' Group Journal.

Which of the following artists was the editor of the group's magazine?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

F. N. Souza was the editor of the group's magazine.

What was the name of the group's manifesto?

  1. The Bombay Manifesto

  2. The Progressive Artists' Group Manifesto

  3. The Indian Art Manifesto

  4. The Modern Art Manifesto


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The group's manifesto was called The Progressive Artists' Group Manifesto.

Which of the following artists was the author of the group's manifesto?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

F. N. Souza was the author of the group's manifesto.

What was the main goal of the Bombay Progressives?

  1. To create a new kind of Indian art that was both modern and rooted in Indian tradition

  2. To promote Indian art on the international stage

  3. To educate the Indian public about modern art

  4. To support the development of a national art museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main goal of the Bombay Progressives was to create a new kind of Indian art that was both modern and rooted in Indian tradition.

What were some of the influences on the Bombay Progressives?

  1. Western modernism, Indian traditional art, and folk art

  2. Indian mythology and folklore

  3. The work of Amrita Sher-Gil

  4. The work of Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Some of the influences on the Bombay Progressives were Western modernism, Indian traditional art, and folk art.

What was the impact of the Bombay Progressives on Indian art?

  1. They helped to establish a new kind of Indian art that was both modern and rooted in Indian tradition

  2. They helped to promote Indian art on the international stage

  3. They helped to educate the Indian public about modern art

  4. They helped to support the development of a national art museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bombay Progressives helped to establish a new kind of Indian art that was both modern and rooted in Indian tradition.

Which of the following artists was not a member of the Bombay Progressives?

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. Amrita Sher-Gil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil was not a member of the Bombay Progressives. She was a painter who was active in the 1930s and 1940s, and her work was influenced by both Indian and Western art.

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

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

M. F. Husain was known for his use of bright colors and bold lines. His work was often inspired by Indian mythology and folklore.

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

  1. F. N. Souza

  2. M. F. Husain

  3. S. H. Raza

  4. K. H. Ara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

S. H. Raza was known for his use of abstract forms. His work was often inspired by the landscape of India.

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