The paintings of Abanindranath Tagore are classified as
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks how the paintings of Abanindranath Tagore are classified.
2. Abanindranath Tagore (1871–1951) was the principal artist and creator of the 'Indian Society of Oriental Art' and the founder of the influential Bengal School of Art.
3. His work represented a move away from the academic realistic style favoured by art schools established by the British and also differed from overtly socialistic themes or European impressionistic techniques.
4. Abanindranath Tagore sought to modernize Mughal and Rajput painting traditions to counter the influence of Western art models. He drew inspiration from Indian folk art, Ajanta murals, Japanese wash techniques, and Mughal miniatures.
5. This movement aimed at reviving and revitalizing traditional Indian art forms and aesthetics, creating a new style rooted in Indian identity. Hence, his work and the Bengal School are best described as Revivalistic.
6. His paintings often featured themes from Indian history, mythology, and literature, rendered in a delicate, atmospheric style.
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