Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Modern Indian Art

Question:

Which statement about M. F. Husain's adaptation of the modern style of painting is incorrect?

Options:

He would paint using western expressionist brush strokes.

He avoided bright Indian colours while painting.

He drew from Indian mythology and religious sources as well.

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

He avoided bright Indian colours while painting.

Explanation:

Answer: He avoided bright Indian colours while using them.

M.F. Husain wanted to make the modern style of painting understandable in Indian context. For example, he would paint using the western expressionist brush strokes with bright Indian colours. He not only drew from Indian mythology and religious sources but also from the style of miniature paintings, village crafts and even folk toys. As a result of successfully combining a modern style of painting with Indian themes, Husain’s art came to eventually represent Indian modern art in the international art world. Mother Teresa is an example to understand how he adapted modern art to paint themes important to Indian, as well as, international audience.