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CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

85 important questions from The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts, with answers. Written for the board exams 2027.

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Which epics inspired many of Raja Ravi Varma's paintings?

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Ramayana and Mahabharata

He depicted scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata in his popular paintings.

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What happened to many of Raja Ravi Varma's paintings after they became popular?

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They were copied as oleographs and calendar images

His paintings became popular mass images through oleographs and calendars.

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What was the main goal behind the move to Indianise art education in 1896?

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To create art education that reflected Indian traditions and style

The goal was to make art education more Indian in technique, theme, and outlook.

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Where did the important effort to Indianise art education begin in 1896?

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Government Art School, Calcutta

The Indianisation effort began at the Government Art School in Calcutta.

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