The Calcutta Art Movement

Description: The Calcutta Art Movement was an important art movement that emerged in the city of Calcutta, India, in the early 20th century. The movement was characterized by its focus on Indian themes and subjects, as well as its use of traditional Indian art techniques. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Calcutta Art Movement.
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Who is considered to be the founder of the Calcutta Art Movement?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. Jamini Roy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abanindranath Tagore is widely regarded as the founder of the Calcutta Art Movement. He was a prominent artist, writer, and educator who played a key role in promoting Indian art and culture.

What was the primary focus of the Calcutta Art Movement?

  1. Indian themes and subjects

  2. Western art techniques

  3. Abstract art

  4. Surrealism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta Art Movement was primarily focused on Indian themes and subjects. Artists associated with the movement sought to revive traditional Indian art forms and techniques, and to create art that reflected the unique cultural heritage of India.

Which of the following artists was NOT a member of the Calcutta Art Movement?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. Raja Ravi Varma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma was a prominent Indian artist who is known for his realistic paintings of Hindu mythological scenes. However, he was not a member of the Calcutta Art Movement, which was founded by Abanindranath Tagore and other artists in Calcutta.

What was the name of the art school that was founded by Abanindranath Tagore in Calcutta?

  1. The Indian Society of Oriental Art

  2. The Government College of Art & Craft

  3. The Calcutta School of Art

  4. The Bengal School of Art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bengal School of Art was founded by Abanindranath Tagore in Calcutta in 1903. The school played a key role in promoting the Calcutta Art Movement and in training a new generation of Indian artists.

Which of the following techniques was commonly used by artists associated with the Calcutta Art Movement?

  1. Oil painting

  2. Watercolor painting

  3. Tempera painting

  4. Mural painting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tempera painting was a common technique used by artists associated with the Calcutta Art Movement. Tempera is a type of paint that is made from pigments mixed with egg yolk, and it was often used to create detailed and colorful paintings.

What was the name of the journal that was published by the Calcutta Art Movement?

  1. The Indian Art Journal

  2. The Bengal Art Journal

  3. The Calcutta Art Journal

  4. The Modern Review


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Modern Review was a journal that was published by the Calcutta Art Movement. The journal was founded by Ramananda Chatterjee in 1907, and it played a key role in promoting the movement and in disseminating its ideas.

Which of the following artists was known for his distinctive style of painting that incorporated elements of folk art?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. Jamini Roy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jamini Roy was a prominent artist associated with the Calcutta Art Movement who was known for his distinctive style of painting that incorporated elements of folk art. His paintings were often characterized by their bold lines, bright colors, and simplified forms.

What was the name of the exhibition that was held in Calcutta in 1922 to showcase the work of artists associated with the Calcutta Art Movement?

  1. The Indian Art Exhibition

  2. The Bengal Art Exhibition

  3. The Calcutta Art Exhibition

  4. The Modern Art Exhibition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Calcutta Art Exhibition was held in Calcutta in 1922 to showcase the work of artists associated with the Calcutta Art Movement. The exhibition was a major success and helped to raise awareness of the movement and its goals.

Which of the following artists was known for his paintings of rural life and scenes from Indian mythology?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. Amrita Sher-Gil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nandalal Bose was a prominent artist associated with the Calcutta Art Movement who was known for his paintings of rural life and scenes from Indian mythology. His paintings were often characterized by their realism and their attention to detail.

What was the name of the art movement that emerged in Calcutta in the 1940s as a reaction to the Calcutta Art Movement?

  1. The Progressive Artists' Group

  2. The Bombay Art Society

  3. The Madras Art Movement

  4. The Delhi Art Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Progressive Artists' Group was an art movement that emerged in Calcutta in the 1940s as a reaction to the Calcutta Art Movement. The group was founded by a group of young artists who were dissatisfied with the traditionalism of the Calcutta Art Movement and who sought to create a more modern and progressive style of art.

Which of the following artists was a member of the Progressive Artists' Group?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. F.N. Souza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

F.N. Souza was a prominent artist who was a member of the Progressive Artists' Group. He was known for his abstract and expressionist paintings, which were a departure from the traditionalism of the Calcutta Art Movement.

What was the name of the art movement that emerged in Calcutta in the 1960s and 1970s as a reaction to the Progressive Artists' Group?

  1. The Calcutta Group

  2. The Bengal Art Movement

  3. The Indian Contemporary Art Movement

  4. The Delhi Art Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta Group was an art movement that emerged in Calcutta in the 1960s and 1970s as a reaction to the Progressive Artists' Group. The group was founded by a group of young artists who were dissatisfied with the abstract and expressionist style of the Progressive Artists' Group and who sought to create a more realistic and representational style of art.

Which of the following artists was a member of the Calcutta Group?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. Bikash Bhattacharjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bikash Bhattacharjee was a prominent artist who was a member of the Calcutta Group. He was known for his realistic and representational paintings, which were a departure from the abstract and expressionist style of the Progressive Artists' Group.

What was the name of the art movement that emerged in Calcutta in the 1980s and 1990s as a reaction to the Calcutta Group?

  1. The Neo-Calcutta Group

  2. The Bengal Art Movement

  3. The Indian Contemporary Art Movement

  4. The Delhi Art Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Neo-Calcutta Group was an art movement that emerged in Calcutta in the 1980s and 1990s as a reaction to the Calcutta Group. The group was founded by a group of young artists who were dissatisfied with the realism and representational style of the Calcutta Group and who sought to create a more abstract and conceptual style of art.

Which of the following artists was a member of the Neo-Calcutta Group?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Nandalal Bose

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. Jogen Chowdhury


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jogen Chowdhury was a prominent artist who was a member of the Neo-Calcutta Group. He was known for his abstract and conceptual paintings, which were a departure from the realism and representational style of the Calcutta Group.

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