Question

Q7) Consider the following statements about Abanindranath Tagore
i) He was the first major exponent of Western values in Indian art
ii) He founded the Bengal school of art
Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. a) Only i
• B. b) Only ii
• C. c) Both i and ii
• D. d) Neither i nor ii

Answer 1

The correct option is B b) Only ii

Ans.(b)
He was the creator of the “Indian Society of Oriental Art”. He was the first major exponent of Swadeshi values in Indian art. . He founded the Bengal School of Art which led to the development of Modern Indian Painting. One of his famous painting is “Bharat Matha”