Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Modern Indian Art

Question:

In the context of India, the following art styles should be arranged in the order of their existence.

(A) Western Indian painting style
(B) Deccani painting style
(C) Company painting style
(D) Bengal painting style

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B), (C), (D)

Western Indian Painting Style (A):
This style, which includes the early regional miniature traditions of western India (often associated with the Gujarat and Rajput schools), developed in the medieval period and is among the earliest of the listed styles.

Deccani Painting Style (B):
Emerging in the Deccan region, this style took shape with the rise of the Deccan Sultanates in the 16th century. It shows Persian influences and a distinct regional flavor, following the earlier western traditions.

Company Painting Style (C):
During the 18th and early 19th centuries, Indian artists began to work for the British East India Company. Their work, now known as Company paintings, combined traditional Indian techniques with European influences.

Bengal Painting Style (D):
As a part of the nationalist movement, the Bengal School of Art emerged in the early 20th century. It sought to revive indigenous traditions in reaction to the colonial imposition of Western styles.