Modernism and the Progressive Artists Group · Mid 20th Century

The Radical Vision of the PAG

Focusing on artists like M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, and S.H. Raza who broke away from traditionalism.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the Progressive Artists Group balance international modernism with Indian iconography?
  2. 2What does the aggressive brushwork of Souza suggest about the social climate of post-1947 India?
  3. 3How does Raza use geometric abstraction to represent the concept of the 'Bindu'?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Modern Trends in Indian Art - Progressive Artists Group - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Modernism and the Progressive Artists Group
Period: Mid 20th Century

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