Non-Western Blog
For the Non-Western assignment I chose to focus on India and the art that was produced during the Colonial Era which lasted from 1858 to 1947. The three artists I have chosen are Raja Ravi Varma (1848 – 1906), Abanindranath Tagore (1871 – 1951), and Nandalal Bose (1882 – 1966). India's Colonial Era of art was shaped by the country's subjugation to British colonial rule from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. During this time, Indian art underwent significant changes, as it was heavily influenced by European art styles and techniques. Indian artists who trained under British artists adopted Western styles such as realism, while others sought to develop a modern Indian art that drew inspiration from traditional Indian aesthetics. Additionally, the Colonial Era saw the emergence of new art institutions, such as the Bombay Art Society and the Madras School of Arts, which helped to promote and showcase Indian art both within India and abroad. The Colonial Era of Indian a
