Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Living Art Traditions of India

Question:

How did States and Union Territories contribute to showcasing art forms in post-independence India?

Options:

By discouraging the practice of traditional art

By organizing art exhibitions only in major cities

By forming state emporia to showcase unique art forms and products

By limiting the promotion of art to international markets

Correct Answer:

By forming state emporia to showcase unique art forms and products

Explanation:

Answer: By forming state emporia to showcase unique art forms and products
The passage states that with the forming of States and Union Territories, each one showcased their unique art forms and products in their respective State emporia.

Even now, in many pockets, we find such artifacts. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, a new perspective emerged among modern artists when they looked at traditional art forms around them as sources of inspiration for their creative pursuits in India, as well as, the West. In India, post-Independence a revival of handicraft industry took place. The sector became organised for commercial production. Apart from continued practice, it gained a unique identity. With the forming of States and Union Territories, each one of them showcased their unique art forms and products in their respective State emporia. The art and craft traditions of India showcase the tangible heritage of the country with history of more than five thousand years. Though we know many of these, let us talk about few of them. By and large, there has been a religious or ritualistic overtone with richer symbolism, utilitarian and decorative aspects, associated with the day-to-day practices at home to production on a large scale.