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Q1: 1. Pata Chitra is a form of audio-visual storytelling still practised in some parts of India. Compare this traditional form of storytelling with moder...

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Pata Chitra is a traditional form of audio-visual storytelling. The narrative art adopted by Baroda artists from the 1980s shares some similarities with this traditional form but also has significant differences. Similarities:    Narrative Focus: Both Pata Chitra and the works of Baroda artists like...

Question 2

Q2: 2. How does new technology like video and digital media inspire contemporary artists to experiment with new themes? Comment on different genres of suc...

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New technologies like video and digital media have profoundly inspired contemporary artists, allowing them to experiment with new themes and modes of expression, particularly from the 1990s onwards. As India underwent economic liberalization and globalisation, artists sought new ways to respond to r...

Question 3

Q3: 3. What do you understand by 'public art'? Find out about different communities that live around your residence or school and their understanding of a...

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Based on the chapter, 'public art' is art that is created for and placed in public spaces, making it accessible to everyone, not just visitors to a museum or gallery. It is meant to be a part of the community's daily life. Key examples from the text illustrate this concept:    Ramkinker Baij's Santh...

Question 4

Q4: 4. How do you understand the 'art world'? What are the different components of the art world and how does it relate with the art market?

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The 'art world' is the complex network of people, institutions, and systems that are involved in the creation, exhibition, interpretation, and commerce of art. It is not just about the artist and their work but includes the entire ecosystem that supports and defines art. Based on the chapter, the di...

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