Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism

Question:

Which Indian art school's students were selected for mural decorations in Lutyen’s Delhi buildings?

Options:

Bengal School of Art

Bombay School of Art

Shantiniketan Art School

Madras School of Art

Correct Answer:

Bombay School of Art

Explanation:

Answer: Bombay School of Art
Mural decorations for Lutyen’s Delhi buildings went to the students of Bombay School of Art.

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.