How did nationalist artists respond to the changes introduced by colonialism in the art scene?

1) They rejected all changes.
2) They embraced Western art completely.
3) They accepted the changes but continued to assert more Indian taste in art.
4) They boycotted art schools and galleries.

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Answer: They accepted the changes but continued to assert more Indian taste in art.
Nationalist artists, while accepting the changes introduced by colonialism, continued to assert more Indian taste in art.

Modern art in India can be best understood as a result of the conflict between colonialism and nationalism. Colonialism introduced new institutions of art like art schools, exhibition galleries, art magazines and art societies. Nationalist artists, while accepting these changes, continued to assert more Indian taste in art and even accepted a larger Asian identity for a while. This legacy was going to leave a deep impact on the later history of modern Indian art. Therefore, it will keep moving from internationalism, i.e., draw ideas from the West, and indigenous, i.e., to be true to one’s legacy and tradition.