THE INVIGORATION OF MODERN INDIAN PAINTING: SINCE COLONIAL INDIA

Abstract

After the mark of the 19th century, the seeds of modern visual traditions have been observed by numerous art critics; but there is no firm opinion, which can be considered particularly as 'Modern'. The various styles of paintings have been intended during Colonial India as a rebellious development of Indian art and culture. There are a several unique things that have transcended over the time and culture to stake their legitimate socio-cultural values. For quite a long time, these paintings have commanded the eye of art lover as well as onlookers. Indian artists have created brilliant artworks that have the taken to the globe by storm. This research paper is an attempt for an in-depth debate about the different form of painting and its practices in its historical, cultural, developmental and technical context. The qualitative methods have been used to describe the phenomenal development of modern Indian Painting.