Name: Firdausi's Shahnameh
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Question

Discuss the new traditions that came about in painting after the establishment of the British rule.

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i) Realistic landscape painting: Realistic landscape painting was one of the popular imperial traditions. In this tradition, the artists painted real and lifelike paintings. The themes of the painting could be scenes of nature, crowded streets, and monuments. They used the technique of perspective. In this process, faraway objects appeared smaller, and near objects appeared bigger.

ii) Portrait painting: Portrait painting was another popular tradition. Painters were commissioned to draw life-size portraits of rich and powerful people, both British and Indian. Many European painters also had drawn paintings of Indian Nawab.

iii) Historical paintings: Historical paintings were the third tradition. This tradition wanted to highlight the various episodes of British imperial history and glorify British victories in India. The themes of this type of paintings were the battle scenes, the conquest of Indian territories, and similar themes.

Discuss the new traditions that came about in painting after the establishment of the British rule.

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