Question

Why and how is the identity of a nation symbolized in a Figure?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Figures helped in symbolising the identity of a nation.

Explanation:

• Figures or images aided in the creation of a national identity for the country.
• The visual representation of the Indian identity with Bharat Mata only developed in the 20th century with the rise of nationalism.
• Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay first came up with the idea for the picture.
• He created the Vande Matram hymn in the 1870s, which was a staple of the Swadeshi movement.
• Later, he included it in his book Anandamath.
• Abanindranath Tagore created his well-known painting of Bharat Mata after being moved by the Swadeshi movement.
• Bharat Mata is depicted in this work of art as an austere woman who is also calm, collected, and spiritual.
• Over the years the image of Bharat Mata was evolved into different forms as it was painted by different artists.

In this way the identity of a nation is symbolised in a figure.

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