Renaissance in Indian Art

Renaissance in Indian Arts elaborates the evolution of fine arts in India during the British period. This book will help the readers to understand the forced adoption of the European style in India with the advent of the British Rule and how the artists of Indian origin fought their way out of the shadow of the western methods and techniques, initially by combining with them and later by infusing spirit of Indian art in Indian paintings. This book comprises of five chapters. The first chapter covers historical perspective of art, its origin and meaning. Chapter two explains the impact of European style on Indian art. Chapter three covers the re-establishment of Indian art through western methods and techniques. Chapter four reflects on renaissance of Indian spirit in Indian art. Chapter five concludes the book with due emphasis on the various facets of Indian art during British period.