Question

What was the fate of the court artists under the colonial rule?​

Answer 1

Answer:

This was also the period when the artists who used to work in the courts of various kings saw a change in their life and fortune. Some of them continued to paint in the traditional style of miniature paintings and mural painting. For example; Tipu Sultan always resisted the cultural traditions associated with the British. Hence, he gave patronage to various court painters. His palace at Seringapatam was covered with murals done by local artists

Answer 2

During Colonial rule Indian artists were hired in large numbers as Court artists.

● The reason for the East India Company to enroll Indian artists:

1. Company works of art are embraced in European style and palette. ...

2. The greater part of them were procured from the districts of Patna on the grounds that it facilitated numerous exiles of the organization just as that of a significant focus of the common advisory group.