Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism

Question:

Who trained the students of Bombay School of Art for the mural decorations in Lutyen’s Delhi buildings?

Options:

Rabindranath Tagore

Gladstone Solomon

Abanindranath Tagore

Jamini Roy

Correct Answer:

Gladstone Solomon

Explanation:

Answer: Gladstone Solomon

The struggle between the Indian and European taste in art continued as seen in the art policy of the British Raj. For example, the project for mural decorations for Lutyen’s Delhi buildings went to the students of Bombay School of Art, trained in realistic studies by its Principal, Gladstone Solomon. On the other hand, the Bengal School artists were allowed to decorate the Indian House in London under close British supervision.