Question
Easy
First Indian school of Art was started at
1
Bombay
2
Delhi
3
Calcutta
4
Madras
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: HTET
Level/Paper: HTET_L3
Chapter:
Topic:
Correct Answer
Option D
Explanation
The correct option is 4: Madras. The establishment of formal art institutions known as 'Schools of Art' in India was a consequence of British colonial policy in the mid-19th century, designed primarily to impart instruction in Western art techniques and industrial design. The first of these schools was established in Madras (now Chennai) in 1850, initially conceived as a School of Industries by Dr. Alexander Hunter to promote local handicrafts…Read More
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