‘Raja Ravi Varma was not only a prolific artist who brought Hindu gods to Indian homes but was also regarded as the most important representative of the Europeanised school of painting in India.’Discuss.
Approach of the Answer
- Introduction: Introduce with the background of Raja Ravi Varma (28, April 1848-2 October 1906).
- Body: Enumerate his painting style and contribution to Indian art.
- Conclusion: Conclude with contemporary relevance of his work.
Answer
- Born on April 28, 1848 into aristocracy, Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran, later to be famous as ‘Raja Ravi Varma,’ hailed from Kilimanoor Palace in rural Kilimanoor, falling in the domain of the erstwhile State of Travancore in South India.
- He was a celebrated painter and artist known for his amazing paintings, which revolve mainly around the Puranas (ancient mythological stories) and the great Indian epics ....
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