ForumIAS LATEST
- 15 Sept. | Current Affairs Pre-cum-Mains 2027 Morning 11 AM batch starts from 15th Sept. Click Here to Read More →
- 14 Sept. | Forum Residential Coaching (FRC) for UPSC preparation Click Here to know more →
- 14 Sept. | GS Advance Program (GSAP) for UPSC 2027 Mains starts from 14th Sept. Click Here to Read More →
News: National Gallery of Modern Art will organise the virtual tour to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Abanindranath Tagore.
Facts:
- Abanindranath Tagore: He was one of the most prominent artists of India.
- Contributions:
- Abanindranath was the first major supporter of swadeshi values in Indian art.
- He first created the ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’ and later went on to establish Bengal school of art which led to the development of modern Indian painting.
- He also sought to modernise the Mughal and Rajput styles to counter the influence of Western models of art, as taught in art schools under the British Raj.
- Famous Paintings: Ganesh Janani, Bharat Mata, The Victory of Buddha, The Passing of Shah Jahan.
- Famous Books: Aban Thakur, Rajkahini, Budo Angla, Nalak and Khirer Putul were important books in Bengali language children’s literature and art.
