Consider the following statement. 1. Raja Ravi Verma declared that th...
Analysis of the Statements
To determine which statements are incorrect, let's analyze each one.
Statement 1: Raja Ravi Verma and Western Style Painting
- Raja Ravi Verma is a significant figure in Indian art, recognized for his role in popularizing Indian themes through Western techniques.
- Contrary to the statement, he embraced the Western style of painting to depict Indian myths and legends, believing it was suitable for presenting Indian culture to a broader audience.
- Thus, this assertion is incorrect.
Statement 2: Painting of the Famous Battle of Pollilur
- The Battle of Pollilur, fought in 1780 between the British and the Mysore Sultanate, is often depicted in historical paintings.
- However, the claim that it was painted by the court painter of Murshidabad is misleading. The painting is typically associated with other artists or styles, not specifically tied to Murshidabad's court.
- Therefore, this statement is also incorrect.
Conclusion
Given that both statements contain inaccuracies, the correct answer to the question is option 'C': Both statements are not correct.
Key Takeaways
- Raja Ravi Verma utilized Western techniques to depict Indian culture.
- The painting of the Battle of Pollilur is not specifically attributed to the court painter of Murshidabad.
This analysis highlights the importance of verifying historical facts in art and cultural representation.
Consider the following statement. 1. Raja Ravi Verma declared that th...
- Abanindranath Tagore the nephew of Rabindranath Tagore rejected the art of Ravi Varma as imitative and westernised and declared that such a style was unsuitable for depicting the nation’s ancient myths and legends.
- In Mysore, Tipu Sultan also resisted the cultural traditions associated with them and had the walls of his palace at Seringapatam covered with Mural paintings done by local artists such as a painting of the famous battle of Pollilur of 1780 in which Tipu and Haidar Ali defeated the English troops.