In 1896, E. B. Havell and Abanindranath Tagore began to Indianise art education at the Government Art School, now the Government College of Art and Craft. In which city is it located?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kolkata
Option (1) Lahore — Incorrect. A similar art school was set up in Lahore, but its primary focus was on crafts.
Option (2) Mumbai — Incorrect. Bombay (now Mumbai) also had a similar school. Its focus was on crafts like metalwork, furniture and curios.
Option (3) Kolkata — Correct. The work began in the Government Art School, Calcutta, now the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata. This school leaned towards fine arts.
Option (4) Chennai — Incorrect. Madras (now Chennai) had a similar school too. It was also focused on crafts, not fine arts.
NCERT (2026-27): “Abanindranath Tagore and E. B. Havell The year 1896 was important in the Indian history of visual arts. E. B. Havell and Abanindranath Tagore saw a need to Indianise art education in the country. This began in the Government Art School, Calcutta, now, Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata. Similar art schools were established in Lahore, Bombay and Madras but their primary focus was on crafts like metalwork, furniture and curios. However, the one in Calcutta was more inclined towards fine arts.…” |