Contemporary Indian painting

Modern Indian painting Contemporary Indian painting is the extension of Modern Indian painting to the contemporary society. It is not just restricted to the canvas, strokes and colors, but extends to the revival of illuminated glass plate paintings, decorating paintings from the shells procured from the sea and other such practices. About The origins of Modern Indian art ...were sought in the Neo-Bengal movement originated by Abanindarnath Tagore. K. G. Subramanyam (11:10 - 11:24) Contemporary Indian Painting - Waves OTT by Prasar Bharati One of our most important realization of these (Bengal Famine) times was a reappraisal of the human figure. Paritosh Sen (25:29 - 25:35) It was in 1944 that the progressive painters association fwas found in Madras with well known artists...we felt at that time, that the Bengal School was too tame, too sentimental and most of the approach was relating to mythology and folklore. We felt that we should be able to do something more lively, something more realistic, something more vibrant. And thats why we felt we should start an organization and get seriously involved in pursuit of something which is modern. Sultan Ali (27:43 - 28:27) ...it was around 1958 that I felt deeply that merely deriving inspiration for reproductions and so forth will not be sufficient and I should try to visit their actual tribal area for authentic experience...I went to places like Jagdalpur, Lakshmipur, Dastar and the surrounding areas. That is where I saw the tribal art in its natural surroundings. And that was very striking and has created a very strong impact on my work. Sultan Ali (29:38 - 30:17)