Question

Elaborate on the visual culture that gained popularity in India in the nineteenth century.

Answer 1

1. The visual culture was developed in the 19^th century.
2. With the launch of large number of printing presses, visual images were printed in numerous copies.
3. Famous painters like Raja Ravi Varma created pictures for massive distribution.
4. But poor wood inscribers who crafted woodblocks started their shops near the press and were retained by the printing shops.
5. Low-cost designs and calendars were afforded by the poor people to adorn the walls of their houses or workplace.
6. These prints formed widespread thoughts about tradition and novelty, society and people, and religion and politics.