Question

Which were the important painting styles of europe that gained popularity in colonial india?

Answer 1

Chepauk Palace’ situated in Chennai (erstwhile Madras) was the first Indo-Saracenic building. Many other buildings of Chennai portraying this architecture that are now categorised as Heritage buildings include the ‘Madras High Court’, ‘Chennai Central Station’ and the ‘Victoria Public Hall’ among others. Other prominent buildings and structures across India showcasing this unique style includes the ‘Taj Mahal Palace Hotel’ in Mumbai, the ‘Mysore Palace’, the ‘Victoria Memorial’ in Calcutta, the ‘Khalsa College’ in Amritsar and the ‘Mumbai GPO’ to mention a few.

The second half of 19th century saw significant advancement of colonial architecture including development of infrastructures like the ‘Rajabai Clock Tower’ (modelled on ‘Big Ben’ in London), the ‘University Senate Hall’ and the ‘University Library’ within the premises of ‘Bombay University’ by prominent Gothic revival architect Sir Gilbert Scott; ‘Victoria Terminus’ by English architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens; ‘Bombay High Court’ by British engineer Col. James A. Fuller; and ‘Crawford Market’ by British architect William Emerson among others. Among these the ‘Victoria Terminus’ (VT) presently known as ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus’ (CSMT) located in Bori Bunder, Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay), stands as a remarkable masterpiece showcasing a fine blend of Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture with that of conventional Mughal style. The historic station that once remained headquarters of the ‘Great Indian Peninsular Railway’ and was rebuilt to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria today stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the busiest railway station in India. This royal and elegant structure was developed applying first-class engineering technique and is regarded as an excellent blend of the former with that of Gothic Revival style of architecture.

One of the most revered and famous chef d'oeuvres of British colonial era remains the grand and exquisite ‘Victoria Memorial’ located in Kolkata (erstwhile Calcutta) that was dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. This monument made of white marble epitomising beauty and elegance was designed by William Emerson and showcases Saracenic revivalist style of architecture comprising of a fine blend of British architectural style with that of Deccani, Egyptian, Venetian, Mughal and other Islamic styles.

Answer 2

Answer:

The british hired artist to paint picture of their homes in India . They also collected sets of painting of indian rules,plants,animaland birds.

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